Desa CGD3924NRA User's Manual
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1. building A WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating heater 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 Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person Heater produces unwanted odors Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT state ment above Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pil2. Place the base of the middle log 1 in the U shaped slots of the grate base The cutout on the right of the middle log should bit over the burner see Fig ure 25 Make sure the front of the middle log is resting on the tabs of the grate base and the cutout area is cen tered over the burner U bend 2 Locate pegs on the bottom of back log 2 Slide these pegs into the holes in the grate base behind the burner see Figure 26 3 Place cross over log 3 onto the pin right on middle log 1 and into the re cess of the back log 2 see Figure 27 4 Locate the notches in the bottom of the front log 4 Place the front log on the grate fingers Make sure the notches of the front log line up with the grate fingers see Figure 28 5 With knot to right side place smaller log piece 5 over the pin on the lift side of the middle log The smaller log will rest on front log against the knot on the left see Figure 29 page 15 6 Add lava rock around base of heater Do not place any lava rock on logs or burner Middle Log 1 U Bend U Shaped Slot Figure 25 Installing Middle Log 1 Back Log 2 Hole in Grate Base Burner Front Log 4 Notches Figure 28 Installing Front Log 4 105677 INSTALLATION Continued Log Piece 5 ee Figure 29 Installing Log Piece 5 OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A WARNIN
3. A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 27 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment 11 Continued UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Pressure Testing Heater Gas INSTALLING REMOTE RE Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 1 Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and manual shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal Toor Less Than 1 2 PSIG 1 Close manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 14 2 Pressurize supply pipi
4. Peg Hole in Grate Base Figure 22 Installing Middle Log 2 Front Log 3 Figure 23 Installing Front Log 3 Continued UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued 4 Locate the notches in the bottom of the crossover log 4 Place the crossover log on top of the middle log and front log Make sure the notches of the cross over log lines up with rectangular knobs on top of the middle and front logs see Figure 24 5 Add lava rock around base of heater Do not place any lava rock on logs or burner Notches Crossover Log 4 Rectangular Knobs Figure 24 Installing Crossover Log 4 INSTALLING LOGS ON MODELS CGB3924PRA AND CGB3930PRA AX WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury Ay CAUTION After installation and periodically thereafter check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log With the heater set to HIGH check to see if flames contact any log If so reposition logs according to the log installation instructions inthis 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
5. assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recom mend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hard ware store or home center may carry com pressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in a can please follow the direc tions on the can If you don t follow direc tions 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 36 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hairs with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 6 Incase any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 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 37 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Injector Holder May Be Brass B
6. heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water 20 Do not operate heater if any log is bro ken Do not operate heater if a log is chipped dime sized or larger 21 Turn heater off and let cool before ser vicing installing or repairing Make sure the remote selector switch is in the OFF position Only a qualified service person should install service or repair heater 22 Make sure the remote selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time 23 This heater must not be connected to any external electrical source 24 Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet may cause pilot outage 105677 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Crossover Log Front Log Optional Remote Control Optional Selector Switch Flame Adjustment Knob Control Knob Burner Middle Log Base Grate Figure 1 Yellow Flame Vent Free Gas Log Heater Shown Logs May Vary by Model LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223 also known as NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Note Where listed vented decorative logs are required thermostat operation is not
7. heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white resi due within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 2 12 Do not use a blower insert heat ex changer insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater 13 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pi lot light safety system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 If heater keeps shutting off see Trouble shooting pages 19 through 21 14 Do not run heater e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions 15 Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects 16 Never place any objects on the heater 17 Heater base assembly becomes very hot when running heater Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surface to cool before touching 18 Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with heater When using the hand held remote ac cessory keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with hand held re mote control unit 19 Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to in spect the room
8. ma sonry or UL127 factory built fireplace orinan approved ventless firebox Itis design certified for these installations in accordance with ANS Z21 11 2 Exception Do not install this appli ance in a factory built fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilationsection on page 4 of this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer Save this manual for future reference UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble oper ate or service this heater Im proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning AX DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re semble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fr
9. manufacturing processes and logs curing Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 Replace gas control Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Moisture condensation noticed on windows Not enough combustion ventilation air Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 4 Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold Air in gas line Air passageways on heater blocked Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural gas company Observe minimum installation clear ances see pages 7 through 9 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 18 or replace burner orifice White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture When heated vapors form furniture pol ish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Remote does not function Battery is not installed Battery power is low www desatech com 20 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control 105677 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OWNER S MANUAL
10. other sources to light heater REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES There are two optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for this log heater e hand held ON OFF remote e hand held thermostat remote See Accessories page 27 The hand held thermostat may not be used where vented decorative listing is required UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AX WARNING This heater shall not be installed ina confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided foradequate combustion and ven tilation air Read the following in structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy effi cient than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods helpreduce heat lossin homes Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper com bustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide ad equate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vente
11. permitted 105677 UNPACKING A CAUTION Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly The data plates contain important warranty information 3 Remove logs and heater base assem bly from carton Note Do not pick up heater base assembly by burners This could damage heater Always handle base assembly by grate Remove all protective packaging ap plied to logs and heater for shipment Check all items for any shipping dam age If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater OWNER S MANUAL PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This heater is clean burning It requires no outside venting There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by realistic dancing yellow flames This heater is designed for vent free operation with flue damper closed It has been tested and ap proved to ANS Z21 11 2 standard for unvented heaters State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent free heaters This heater may also be operated as a vented decorative ANS Z21 60 product by opening flue damper non thermostat models only SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System ODS The ODS pilot is arequired feature for vent free room heaters The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a piezo ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or
12. press the OFF button If operating in the auto mode press the MAN button then press the OFF button The pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To turn the pilot off manually turn the control knob on the heater to the OFF position Selector Switch in Remote Position Figure 32 Setting the Selector Switch Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for ee oe Decreases Room Remote Operation Shows Temperature Setting Allows Burners to be Turned On and Off with the j Hand Held Remote Unit BG S fo The Log Heater Will Automati cally Cycle Between Pilot and the Heat Setting That Has Been Selected 00000000 Y r o Increases Room Temperature Temperature Turns Burners On and Off Shows Current Operation Mode Figure 33 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit Selections 105677 OWNER S MANUAL INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 34 shows acorrect pilot flame pattern Figure 35 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern Theincorrect pilot flameis nottouch ing the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermo couple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 35 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 16 see Troubleshooting pages 19 through 21 Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 34 Cor
13. years from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA International who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLI
14. 0 446 1446 Washer Equipment Co 1715 Main Street Kansas City MO 64108 KS MO AR 816 842 3911 26 East Coast Energy Products 707 Broadway W Long Branch NJ 07764 732 870 8809 1 800 755 8809 Tarantin Tank Co P O Box 6129 Freehold NJ 07728 908 780 9340 1 800 922 0724 Dayton Hardware P O Box 275 North Dayton Station Dayton OH 45404 All States 937 258 3721 OH 1 800 762 3426 Halco Enterprises 208 Carter Drive Unit 21 West Chester PA 19382 610 430 7717 1 800 368 0803 LA Porte s Parts amp Service 2444 N 5th Street Hartsville SC 29550 803 332 0191 Parts Department Cans Unlimited Inc P O Box 645 Taylor SC 29687 All States 803 879 3009 1 800 845 5301 Heater and Fireplace Store 1922 N Route 9 Cape May Court NJ 08210 609 624 0678 Parts Department 105677 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories either contact your near est Parts Central see page 28 or call DESA International s Sales Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe FIREPLACE HOOD Black GA6050 Brass GA6052 Antique Brass GA6053 Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall above fireplace LAVA ROCK GA6060 Not Shown Order when ad
15. 7 13 34 24 Measured at 13 depth Carefully follow the instructions below This will ensure safe installation into a masonry UL127 listed manufactured fireplace or listed vent free firebox Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure 4 A Clearances from the side of the fire place opening to any combustible wall should not be less than 16 inches B Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches Left and Right Sides 16 Figure 4 Minimum Clearance to Walland Ceiling Continued UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE Manual control heaters may be used as a vented product If so you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open If running heater with damper open noncombustible material above fireplace opening is not needed Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note If using a mantel go to If Using Mantel If not using a mantel follow the information below You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombus tible materials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2 inch thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material behind it Noncombustible mate rial must extend at least 8 up for all mod els If n
16. ARNING If installing in a sunken fireplace special care is needed You must raise the fire place floor to allow access to heater control panel This will in sure adequate air flow and guard against sooting Raise fireplace floor with noncombustible mate rial Make sure material is secure A CAUTION Do not pick up heater base assembly by the burner This could damage heater Only handle base assem bly by grates IMPORTANT Make sure the heater burn ers are level If heater is not level heater will not work properly Damper Clamp Damper Damper Manufactured Fireplace Installation Items Needed e hardware package provided with heater approved flexible gas hose not provided if allowed by local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided electric drill with 3 16 masonry drill bit Note Install optional remote receiver and hand held remote kit see Accessories page 27 before installing gas log heater See in stallation instructions included with the kit 1 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of the fitting to be threaded into gas regulator Connect approved flex ible gas hose to gas regulator of heater see Figure 11 page 11 2 Locate masonry screws in hardware package S Position heater base assembly in fire place 4 Mark screw locations through holes in mounting flanges see Figure 12 page 11 If installing in a brick bottom fir
17. Burner Orifice Injector 102966 01 102966 01 Upper Bracket 102772 01 102772 01 Burner 099387 12 099387 12 Pilot Tube Valve to Regulator 103781 01 103781 01 Gas Control Valve 103345 01 103345 01 Lower Bracket M11084 38 M11084 38 Screw 8 x 38 102775 06CK 102775 06CK Painted Base Assembly 098271 07 098271 07 Ignitor Cable 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 103587 02 103587 02 Plate Switch 104099 01 104099 01 Heat Shield 098304 01 098304 01 Screw 103784 02 103784 02 Flame Adjustment Knob 103784 01 103784 01 Off Pilot On Knob M12461 26 M12461 26 Screw Hex Slt Wsr 10 32 x 38 100609 01 100609 01 Pilot Tube Regulator to Pilot 099918 02 099918 02 Pilot Regulator 103342 01 103342 01 Burner Outlet Tube 099998 01 099998 01 Switch 103284 02 103284 02 Wiring Harness ONoOaARKRWD 3 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100563 01 100563 01 Warning Plate 103877 01 103877 01 Lighting Instructions Plate 100565 01 100565 01 Warning Plate Fastener 100639 01 100639 01 Caution Decal 101137 02 101137 02 Hardware Kit 104310 09 104310 09 Information Video GA6060 GA6060 Lava Rock 105677 25 UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Technical Service Departm
18. ED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO 2 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA INTERNATIONAL S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write DES N INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 105677 01 Rev A NOT A UPC 09 99
19. G If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result caus ing property damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department 105677 C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been un der water a LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING If fireplace has glass doors never operate this heater with glass doors closed If you oper ate heater with doors closed heat buildup
20. GHRCT Series Operation 2b Select the MAN manual or AUTO button on the hand held remote con trol unit see Figure 33 page 17 In manual mode turn burners on or off by pressing the ON or OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit In auto mode the room temperature is controlled by the thermostat in the hand held remote control unit To increase the room temperature press the top arrow of the TEMP button To lower the room the tem perature press the bottom arrow of the TEMP button At higher settings the heater will run more 105677 OPERATING HEATER Continued IMPORTANT This remote control has been specially engineered to take an air temperature sample every 5 5 minutes in the auto mode It will not respond immediately to the tempera ture setting being turned up or down IMPORTANT The hand held remote control unit must be near the heater Do not keep the hand held remote control unit too close to the heater The thermostat on the hand held re mote control unit will heat up too quickly and turn the heater off REMOTE Flame Adjustment Knob Control Knob in On Position KE PILON O Os A Use the STATUS button on the hand held remote control unit to see the operation mode being used and the temperature setting selected A red light will come on beside the opera tion mode being used when the sta tus button is pressed To turn the burners off when operat ing in the manual mode
21. PREMIUM AGED SPLIT OAK AND YELLOW FLAME UNVENTED VENT FREE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATERS Also Design Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances When Not Used With Hand Held Thermostat Remote OWNER S OPERATION AND CGD3924NRA CGB3924NRA CGB3930NRA 24 and 30 Remote Ready y NSTACCATION MANUAL Patent Pending Yellow Flame Model Shown WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department Installation and service must be per formed by a qualified installer ser vice agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installation ad justment alteration service or mainte nance can cause injury or property dam age Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or additional informa tion consult a qualified installer ser vice agency or the gas supplier WARNING This appliance is for instal lation only in a solid fuel burning
22. as including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety in formation column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step 6 Press in and turn control knob coun terclockwise y to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 30 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hook ing up to gas supply If so the con trol knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more This will al low air to bleed from the gas system Control Knob Vm OQ A Selector Switch in OFF Position Figure 30 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Continued UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued 7 10 11 With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front burner If needed keep press ing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit con tact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Light ing Procedure Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 Slightly push in and turn contr
23. ating your heater in the vented mode 1 The fireplace does not meet the clear ance to combustibles requirements for vent free operation 2 State or local codes do not permit vent free operation 3 You prefer vented operation If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you you must permanently open chimney flue damper You must install the damper clamp accessory to order see Accessories page 27 This will insure vented operation see Figure 10 The damper clamp will keep damper open Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening will be maintained at all times Chimney Minimum Permanent Height ft Flue Opening sq ins 6 to 15 39 sq inches 15 to 30 29 sq inches Area of Various Standard Round Flues Diameter ins Area sq ins 5 20 sq inches 6 29 sq inches rie 39 sq inches 8 51 sq inches Damper lt 7 Clamp ES Masonry Fireplace Figure 10 Attaching Damper Clamp INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY A CAUTION Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly The data plates contain important warranty information A WARNING You must secure this heater to fireplace floor If not heater will move when you adjust controls Moving heater may cause a gas leak A W
24. d fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Sec tion 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 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and win dows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is de fined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 1071 kg per pa sec m or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames be tween sole plates and floors be tween wall ceiling joints be tween wall panels at penetra tions for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide ad ditional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 If your home does not m
25. ded to at least 8 See Between 8 and 12 above If you cannot extend material you must operate heater with flue damper open Heat Resistant Material Figure 5 Heat Resistant Material Slate Marble Tile etc Above Fireplace 105677 INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible mate rial clearances you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf If you do not meet the clear ances listed below you will need a hood Determining Minimum Mantel Clearances If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening a hood is not required see Figure 6 Determining Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using a Hood If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not met you must have a hood When using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel clearances required Follow minimum clear ances shown in Figure 7 when using hood NOTICE If your installation does not meet the minimumclearances shown you must do one of the following operate the logs only with the flue damper open raise the mantel to an accept able height remove the mantel FLOOR CLEARANCES A If installing appliance on the floor level you must maintain the minimum distance of 14 to combustibles see Figure 8 B If combustible materials are less than 14 to the fireplace you must install appliance at least 5 abo
26. ditional rock is desired 3 Ib bag 105677 RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT CGHRCT SERIES Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostatically controlled mode Youcan turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT CGHRC SERIES Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control DAMPER CLAMP GA6080 Not Shown Permanently opens chimney flue damper for vented operation Can be used only with non thermostat accessories 27 OWNER S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Btu Variable 20 000 39 000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 Shipping Weight 30 Ibs WIRING DIAGRAM Black TPTH TH Gas Control TPTH TP Thermopile WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty We make no other warranty expressed or implied LIMITED WARRANTY COMFORT GLOW VENT FREE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two 2
27. e place mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks 5 Remove heater base from fireplace 6 Drill holes at marked locations using 3 16 masonry drill bit 105677 INSTALLATION Continued Attach base assembly to fireplace floor using two masonry screws in hardware package see Figure 12 o Connect to gas supply See Connect ing To Gas Supply Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Fitting Figure 11 Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Mounting Flanges Figure 12 Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor 105677 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes Installation Items Needed Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e manual shutoff valve e test gauge connection sediment trap e tee joint pipe wrench AnA G A design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Pur chase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 27 A WARNING Never connect heater to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be us
28. e the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height cu ft volume of space Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space 50 cu ft Maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 51 2 or 51 200 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 Example Gas furnace Btu Hr Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Vent free heater 39 000 Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Total 79 000 Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr maximum the space can support Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 79 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used
29. eational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front top or sides of the heater e in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas A CAUTION This heater cre ates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as to bacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add mois ture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Com bustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas If your gas supply is not natural gas do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES Vent Free Operation Only AX WARNING Maintain the mini mum clearances If you can pro vide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining wall MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Log Size Side Wall Ceiling 24 16 42 LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Minimum Firebox Size Log Front Rear Size Height Depth Width Width 24 17 13 28 21 30 1
30. ed in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Approved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Gas Figure 13 Gas Connection OWNER S MANUAL Installation must include a manual shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 13 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves CAUTION Use pipe joint seal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 12 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Locate sedi ment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly A CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting itto gas piping and or fittings A G A Design Certified Manual Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure 3 Minimum A Pipe Spa Nipple Trap Purchase the optional
31. eet all of the three criteria above proceed to De termining Fresh Air Flow For Heater Location page 5 Confined Space and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z2123 1 1992 Section 5 3 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 ms 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 in stalled through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space This heater shall not be installed in a con fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventila tion grills between them 105677 OWNER S MANUAL 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 sheet to determine if you have a confined 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 Determin
32. ent at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 When calling DESA International have ready e your name your address e model and serial numbers of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready model number of your heater the replacement part number PARTS CENTRAL These Parts Centrals are privately owned busi nesses They have agreed to support our customer s needs by providing original re placement parts and accessories When calling a Parts Central ask for the Parts Department Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden CT 06514 1 800 397 7553 203 248 7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N County Rd 400 East Valparaiso IN 46383 All States 219 462 7441 1 800 362 6951 FBD 1349 Adams St Bowling Green KY 42103 502 846 1199 1 800 654 8534 Four Flags Power Products 1115 Stateline Road Niles MI 49120 616 684 2697 1 800 268 4983 Parts Only Master Parts Distribution 1184 Wilson Ave NW Grand Rapids MI 49504 616 791 8270 1 80
33. es as shown in Figure 18 Figure 16 Switch Plate and Wiring Har ness Switch Plate and Orientation May Vary Depending On Model Front Mounting Clips S i ae Back bee We Remote Insulating a Receiver Washers Figure 17 Installing Remote Receiver White Q Wire From Receiver A Red Wire From Receiver Figure 18 Connecting Wires 105677 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORY Two 9 volt alkaline batteries not included are required to operate this heater with the wireless hand held remote control set One battery must be installed in the receiver and one in the hand held remote control unit Note Only use alkaline batteries Installing 9 Volt Battery in Receiver 1 Locate back of receiver under front burner of heater 2 Locate the battery clip mounted on the back of the receiver 3 Slide a 9 volt battery through the clip Attach the terminal wires to the battery Receiver Battery Clip 9 Volt Battery Figure 19 Installing Receiver on the Back of the Base Installing 9 Volt Battery Not Included in Hand Held Remote Control Unit 1 Remove battery cover on back of re mote control unit 2 Attach terminal wires to the battery Place battery into the battery housing 3 Replace battery cover onto remote con trol unit 105677 Battery Cover Terminal Wires Battery Housing Figure 20 Installing Battery in Hand Held Re
34. esh air at once Have heater 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 Gas Natural gas is odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas 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 heater A WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases 2 Ifyou smell gas shut off gas supply e do not try to light any appliance e do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building 10 11 immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a vented appliance see Installing Damper Clamp Accessory page 10 Never install the heater e in a recreational vehicle e where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less t
35. han 42 inches from the front top or sides of the heater in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas Before installing in a solid fuel burn ing fireplace the chimney flue and fire box must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated Inspect chimney flue for damage If damaged operate heater with flue damper closed If fireplace has glass doors never op erate this heater with glass doors closed If you operate heater with doors closed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace open ing has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater You must operate this heater with a fire place screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater This log heater is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off heater and call a qualified service per son Note During initial operation slight smoking may occur due to log curing and heater burning manufacturing residues To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 18 Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Al tered burner patterns can cause sooting Before using furniture polish wax car pet cleaner or similar products turn
36. inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace opening has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater You must operate this heater with afireplace screenin place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater NOTICE During initial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be present Open damper or window to vent smell This willonly lasta few hours Flame Adjustment Knob REMOTE OFF Ignitor Button 15 OWNER S MANUAL Note Home owners generally prefer to operate their heater with the chimney damper closed This will put all the heat into the room However there may be times you will desire the full flames of the Hi heat setting but will find the heat output excessive You can open the chimney damper if you have one fully or partially to release some of the heat AX WARNING Damper handle will be hot if heater has been running 1 STOP Read the safety information in column 1 2 Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open 3 Set selector switch in the OFF position WARNING Burners will come on automatically within one minute when the remote selector switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit 4 Press in and turn control knob clock wise to the OFF position 5 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for g
37. is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoin ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 6 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 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 A WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 1 1992 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Continued 105677 5 UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must pro vide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see option
38. mote Control Unit INSTALLING LOGS CGD3924NRA A WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury Ad CAUTION After installation and periodically thereafter check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log With the heater set to HIGH check to see if flames contact any log If so reposition logs according to the log installation instructions inthis 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 21 2 Place the base of the middle log 2 in the U shaped slots of the grate base in front of the back log The cutout on the right of the middle log should fit over the burner see Figure 22 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 3 Locate the recesses on the back of the front log 3 Fit these recesses between the posts of the grate base see Figure 23 13 OWNER S MANUAL Back Log 1
39. ng system by ei ther using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter 3 Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff valve see Figure 15 Apply mix ture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Connections 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 14 2 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter 3 Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 15 Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa ter to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light heater see Operating Heater pages 15 through 17 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 16 Manual __ Open Shutoff Valve Closed Figure 14 Manual Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Manual Shutoff Valve Thermostat Gas Valve or Control Valve Location Figure 15 Checking Gas Joints CEIVER UNIT 1 Disconnect switch wires from the con trol valve 2 Remove screws and nuts 3 Remove switch plate see Figure 16 Discard after removing 4 Install remote receiver unit onto gas log heater base using clips 2 and insulat ing washers provided 5 Push clips firmly into place see Fig ure 17 6 Connect wir
40. ol knob counterclockwise sN to the ON position Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON position to light burners Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO A CAUTION Donottry to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve A WARNING Make sure the se lector switchis in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time Heater will come on automatically with selec tor switch in the ON position Ignitor Electrode Figure 31 Pilot eel TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 2a 2b Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position Set selector switch in the OFF position If Using Optional Hand Held re mote Set selector switch in the OFF position to keep from draining battery Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following 1 2 3 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position Use remote control manual OFF button Set selector switch in the OFF position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light ing Instructions page 15 Depress control knob and light pilot with match Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow steps 9 through 11 column 1 OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note Allremote control acce
41. ompany B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace ODS pilot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace thermocouple Replace control valve Continued UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does light after ODS pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice clogged 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 4 Thermopile leads disconnected or im Burner orifice diameter is too small properly connected Burners will not come on in remote position 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 18 or replace burner orifice 2 Contact local natural gas company 3 4 Reconnect leads see Wiring Diagram Replace burner orifice page 27 Replace battery in transmitter and receiver Delayed ignition burner Ne Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice clogged NOR Contact local natural gas company Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 18 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Damaged burner Gas regulator defective Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 18 or replace burner orifice Replace damaged burner Replace gas control Slight smoke or odor during initial operation W Not enough air Gas regulator defective Residues from
42. oncombustible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory 24 and 30 models only See Figure 5 for minimum clearances IMPORTANT If you cannot meet these minimum clearances you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombus tible materials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2 inch thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material behind it Noncombustible mate rial must extend at least 8 inches up for all models If noncombustible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory 24 and 30 models only Even if noncombustible material is more than 12 you may need the hood accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf See Figure 5 and Figures 6 and 7 on page 9 for minimum clearances IMPORTANT If you cannot meet these minimum clearances you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 Noncombustible Material Distance A Requirements for Safe Installation 12 or more Between 8 and 12 Less than 8 Noncombustible material okay Install fireplace hood accessory GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 see Accessories page 27 Noncombustible material must be exten
43. ot is partially clogged Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local natural gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion 105677 Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page www desatech com 21 Take apart gas tubing and remove for eign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CGD3924NRA dhs a S 27X P 3 A 22 105677 OWNER S MANUAL PARTS LI ST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION P 103008 01 Back Log 1 103009 01 Middle Log 2 103010 01 Front Log 3 103011 01 Crossover Log 4 103779 01 ODS Pilot NG 098249 01 ODS Nut 103342 01 Burner Outlet Tube 098264 02 Male Connector 102843 01 Burner Clip 099056 16 Burner Orifice Injector 102966 01 Upper Bracket 102772 01 Burner 099387 12 Pilot Tube Valve to Regulator 103781 01 Gas Control Valve 103345 01 Lowe
44. piezo ignitor When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition ee Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when installed W 5 ODS pilot is clogged 6 Gas regulator setting is not correct Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position Continue holding down control knob Re peat igniting operation until air is removed Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace gas control ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 105677 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Control knob not pressed in long enough W Manual shutoff valve not fully open 4 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 ODS pilot 5 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged sO www desatech com 19 Press in control knob fully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds Fully open manual shutoff valve A Contact local natural gas c
45. r Bracket M11084 38 Screw 8 x 38 102775 06CK Painted Base Assembly 098271 07 Ignitor Cable 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 103587 02 Plate Switch 104099 01 Heat Shield 098304 01 Screw 103784 02 Flame Adjustment Knob 103784 01 Off Pilot On Knob M12461 26 Screw Hex Slt Wsr 10 32 x 38 100609 01 Pilot Tube Regulator to Pilot 099918 02 Pilot Regulator 099998 01 Switch 103284 02 Wiring Harness PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100563 01 Warning Plate 103877 01 Lighting Instructions Plate 100565 01 Warning Plate Fastener 100639 01 Caution Decal 101137 02 Hardware Kit 104310 09 Information Video GA6060 Lava Rock CGD3924NRA ONOaARWND a a a a Se CSE GS OC CC CG CC CC Cn a a O On On On a 105677 23 UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CGB3924NRA CGB3930NRA 24 105677 OWNER S MANUAL P A RT S L l ST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual CGB3924NRA CGB3930NRA CGB3924NRA CGB3930NRA PART NUMBER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104897 01 104897 02 Middle Log 1 104898 01 104898 02 Back Log 2 104899 01 104899 02 Crossover Log 8 104896 01 104896 02 Front Log 4 104900 01 104900 02 Log Piece 5 103779 01 103779 01 ODS Pilot NG 098249 01 098249 01 ODS Nut 098264 02 098264 02 Male Connector 102843 01 102843 01 Burner Clip 099056 16 099056 16
46. r along with your pri mary heating system Do not in stall this heater as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circu late the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source NOTICE State or local codes may only allow operation of this appli ance in a vented configuration Check your state or local codes A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install heater Follow all local codes A WARNING Make sure the se lector switch is in the OFF posi tion before installing heater A WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a quali fied chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated A dirty chimney flue may create and dis tribute soot within the house In spect chimney flue for damage If damaged operate heater with flue damper closed 105677 A WARNING Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean out doors lo cated on floor or wall of fireplace If not drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant Do not seal chimney flue damper AX WARNING Never install the heater inabedroom or bathroom un less installed as a vented ap pliance see page 10 in a recr
47. rect Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 35 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may be come blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Either remove blockage or replace burner Blocked burner flame holes will create soot UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circu lating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a quali fied service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting pet hair etc CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE 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 and lint Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We rec ommend that you clean the unit every 2 500 hours of operation or every three months We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot
48. s 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see op tion 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts AX WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces IMPORTANT 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 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room OptionO 3 p3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilated A Outlet I Air To Attic To Crawl wy Space Inlet ao Air amp aa 5 Ventilated m Iniata Crawl Space Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors 105677 INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heate
49. ssories must be purchased separately see Accessories page 27 Follow instructions included with the remote control Thermostat Control Operation Optional CGHRCT1 Only The ther mostat control setting on the remote con trol unit can be set to any comfort level between HI and LO The burner will turn on and off automatically to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal com fort setting will vary by household de pending upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions on page 15 1 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON position Adjust flame adjust ment knob anywhere between HI and LO Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position Note The burn ers may light if hand held remote ON button was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burners on and off with the hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT Do not leave the se lector switch in the REMOTE posi tion when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery IMPORTANT Be sure to press the ON OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit for up to 3 sec onds to assure proper operation CGHRC Series Operation 2a Press the ON OFF button to turn the burners on and off When turning burners off the pilot will remain lit C
50. tional s Techni cal Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 You can also visit DESA International s Technical Service web site at www desatech com For information or questions concerning hand held remote or receiver contact Track ing Technology at 1 800 301 0440 or www trackingtech com 105677 TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA International s Technical Service web site at www desatech com Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM OWNER S MANUAL AX WARNING Turn off heater and letcool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair 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 ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable 2 Ignitor cable pinched or wet 3 Piezo ignitor nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode positioned wrong NINN 1 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 Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Replace piezo ignitor Replace
51. urner or Aluminum Tube i Depending on Model Primary Air Inlet ff Holes Shape of Holes May Vary by Model Figure 36 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Ports Slots Burner Tube Pilot Assembly Pilot Air Inlet Hole Figure 37 Pilot Inlet Air Hole 18 LOGS Ifyou remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs pages 13 through 15 to properly replace logs Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may be come blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Either remove blockage or replace burner Blocked burner flame holes will create soot SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit e burners will have delayed ignition heater will not produce specified heat When Gas Quality Is Bad e pilot will not stay lit burners will produce flames and soot heater will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad If so contact your local natural gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA Interna
52. ve the combus tible flooring see Figure 9 105677 OWNER S MANUAL Mantel Shelf Underside of Mantel Shelf All minimum distances are in inches Minimum Non gt Combustible Material 12 18 20 22 24 y Y Minimum Non Distances to Combustible Underside of Material Height Mantel Top of Fireplace Opening Figure 6 Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood Mantel Shelf Underside of Mantel Shelf A A All minimum distances are Minimum Non in inches Combustible Material 8 12 15 fia 20 Min og Career Top of Fireplace WS Opening Hood Distances to GA6050 GA6052 Underside of Mantel Figure 7 Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood Hearth Combustible Material e Min F Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring EE Eos N TINNN TS Material Figure 8 Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level Continued UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note When used as a vented heater appli ance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material If your heater is a manually controlled model you may use this heater as a vented product There are three reasons for oper
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