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Desa CGCFTN 14 User's Manual

1. Firebox Top Sheet Metal Hood Screws Tabs Figure 4 Assembling Hood AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight con struction unless provisions are provided for adequate combus tion and ventilation air Read the following instructions 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 effi cient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home 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 spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol lowing ventilation classifications
2. CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and cir culating 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 to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc AX WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may result in sooting and property damage 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 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 com pressed 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
3. Ay WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liq uid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 24 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 contaminants This keeps them from going into fire place controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap PROPANE LP From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure NATURAL From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure Pipe Nipple Joint Sediment Trap Figure 24 Gas Connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 30 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE TO HEATER CONTROL Installation Items Needed Phillips screwdriver e sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided 1 Remove fireplace screen Remove two screws that hold fireplace 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 Remove screws that attach branch support to fireplace see Figure 25 Carefully lift up branch support and remove from firep
4. 17 not operate fireplace if any log is broken neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped dime sized or larger if you cannot reach your gas supplier call jg To prevent performance problems do not use the fire department propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 Ibs 4 This fireplace shall not be installed in a bed capacity propane LP units only room or bathroom 19 Provide adequate clearances around air 5 Do not use this fireplace as a wood burning openings fireplace Use only the logs provided with the fireplace LOCAL CODES 6 Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as Install and use fireplace with care Follow all local pine cones vermiculite or rock wool Using codes In the absence of local codes use the latest these added items can cause sooting Do not edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI add lava rock around base Rock and debris 7223 NFPA 54 could fall into the control area of fireplace Available from 7 This fireplace is designed to be smokeless If American National Standards Institute Inc logs ever appear to smoke turn off fireplace 1430 Broadway and call a qualified service person Note New York NY 10018 could National Fire Protection Association Inc occur due to log curing and fireplace burning Batterymarch Park aces manufacturing residues Quincy MA 02269 8 To prevent the creation of soot foll
5. 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 6 through 8 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 6 www desatech com 111044 01F AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the out side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 11 kg per pa sec m2 or less with openings 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 between 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 8 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Determining Fresh Air Flow For Fireplace Location Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 defines a confined space a
6. 7 Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building 7 Immediately call your gas supplier from y Equipment Shutoff Valve 7 Gas Meter a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 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 tech PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS nician or gas supplier Force or attempted CONNECTIONS 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 Figure 29 Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel Natural Gas 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 27 page 18 2 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane LP supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve see Figures 28 and 29 Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to g
7. IND d ae xo Sa X as Sa 3 X Xo IN SS Sa X cx 111044 01F www desatech com 29 ACCESSORIES NOTICE All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer or Parts Central see page 26 If they cannot supply these accessories call DESA Heating Products Sales Department at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap BRASS TRIM KIT GA6095 Optional four sided brass trim kit for built in installations Provides a finished appearance cov ering rough edges of wall opening THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT GA3450T For models CTCFTD and CGCFTN Provides better heat distribution Blower turns off and on automatically as needed Complete installation and operating instructions included CLEANING KIT CCK Not Shown For all models Your vent free gas appliance re quires 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 CABINET MANTEL WITH FULL HEARTH BASE Stained Oak Veneer GMC60F Unfinished Birch Veneer GMC61U The hardwood mantel and full hearth base feature fluted legs and cro
8. Use a No 16 AWG cord for lengths less than 50 feet ATTACHING WOOD BASE TO SOLID FLOOR For attaching base to solid floors concrete or masonry Note Floor anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package The hardware package is provided with fireplace 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 5 16 drill bit For solid floors concrete or ma sonry drill at least 1 deep Fold floor anchor as shown in Figure 22 3 Insert floor anchor wings first into hole Tap anchor flush to floor 4 Insert mounting screws through base and into floor anchors 5 Tighten screws until base is firmly fastened to floor Figure 22 Folding Anchor CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY AX WARNING This appliance requires a 45 male flare fitting 5 8 18 UNF Unified National Fine Thread inlet connection and the flexible gas line provided WARNING A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION Never connect propane LP fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This fireplace requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane LP supply WARNING Never connect natural gas fireplace to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas For propane LP units installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pr
9. grounded power supply and test operation Note When switch is in the AUTO position the fan will start after the heater has run for a few moments The fan will continue to run for several moments after the heater has been turned off When switch is in the ON position the fan will run until turned to OFF Reinstall upper louver assembly and hood if previously removed see Figure 16 page 13 Close lower louver door Valve Cover Shield Figure 19 Installing Switch Plate to Valve Cover Shield For Built In Installation AX WARNING A licensed elec trician must connect the wiring harness to electrical supply following all local codes Electri cian must provide a clamp on the box cover to secure the wiring Wiring should be routed through the bushing in the hole on the outer casing of heater Follow instructions in Removing Valve Cover Shield page 14 then 1 Install a snap bushing found in hardware kit into one of the holes found on rear of valve cover shield The other hole is for a strain relief clamp not supplied to secure incoming electrical supply Follow steps 2 through 6 in Installing Blower Assembly page 14 Also remove black wire from middle switch terminal 2 3 Remove black plastic strain relief and power cord from switch plate The power cord supplied will not be used in built in installations Pop in the plastic snap bushing found in hardware kit into the hole left by supply cord strain
10. x 20 Maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space x 20 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 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 Di rect vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater 30 000 Btu Hr Vent free heater 26000 Total 56000 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 Btu Hr used 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 56 000 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 maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows Example A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoin ing 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 page 8 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventila tion Air From Outdoors page 8 C Install a lower Btu Hr fireplace if lower Btu Hr si
11. Have gas line checked by local propane LP gas company Observe minimum installation clearances see Figures 7 and 8 page 9 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 22 or replace burner orifice White powder residue forming 1 within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture When heated vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 111044 01F www desatech com 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued A WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance building low the gas supplier s instructions Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Fol 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 OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fireplace produces a clicking 1 Metalexpanding whileheating 1 ticking noise just after burner is or contracting while cooling lit or shut off This is common with most fireplaces If noise is excessive cont
12. Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities such as but not limited to tobacco smoke aromatic candles clean ingfluids oil or kerosene lamps etc inthe air exist may discolor walls or cause odors IMPORTANT Vent free fireplaces add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing fire place in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 6 Note When installing fireplace directly on carpet ing tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace CAUTION If you install the fireplace in a home garage fireplace pilotand burner must be at least 18 inches above floor locatefireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it For convenience and efficiency install fireplace where there is easy access for operation inspec tion and service incoldest part of room An optional blower kit is available from your dealer See Accessories page 30 If planning to use blower locate fireplace near an electrical outlet BUILT IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Built in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed in enclosure This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall An optional brass trim kit
13. Louver 104281 02BR 104281 02BR Firebox Hood 102638 01 102638 01 Firebox Top 104286 01 104285 01 ODS Pilot Assembly 9 Te Firebox Wrapper 099211 01 099211 01 Control Bracket Screw 103963 01 103963 01 Inlet Tube 102834 01 102834 01 Outlet Tube 101629 02 101629 02 Bushing 098303 02 098303 02 Regulator Screw zm 2 Outer Shell Base 102649 02 102649 02 Branch Support 099415 09 099415 10 Gas Regulator 102875 01 102875 01 Regulator Bracket 101381 01 101381 01 Valve Cover and Piezo 099387 11 099387 11 Pilot Tube 09827 1 06 09827 1 06 Ignitor Cable 107186 01 107186 02 Injector 101629 01 101629 01 Bushing 098249 01 098249 01 Nut M5 098522 26 098522 23 Gas Valve 102639 01 102639 01 Baffle 101628 01 101628 01 Flexible Connector 102869 01 102869 01 Control Bracket 102731 01 102731 01 Control Shield 103295 03CK 103295 03CK Screen Assembly 107154 01 107154 01 Log Set 104313 01 104313 01 Hinge Right 104313 02 104313 02 Hinge Left M10908 2 M10908 2 Hinge Screws 103734 01 103734 01 Burner Support 097809 03 097809 03 3 8 NPT x 3 8 Flare Brass Fitting 101006 02 101006 02 Bracket Pilot 098304 03 098304 03 Screw 8 x 3 8 __ 107634 02 NG Conversion Plate M10908 75 M10908 75 Hex wsr head tapping screw 113901 01 113901 01 T stat Blower Kit HDC Models Only PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 101054 01 101054 01 Lighting Instructions Plate 100563 01 100563 01 Warning Plate 103470 01 103470 01 Hardware Package ANOARWNH Sa ae
14. meet the requirement of the national product standard Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual NOTICE Ifyourinstallation does not meet the minimum clear ances shown you must do one of the following raise the mantel to an accept able height remove the mantel Mantel Shelf Note All vertical 10 measurements from top of fireplace opening to bottom 6 A of mantel shelf All UA measurements are 2 in inches Side of Firebox oj a w vov B Figure 12 Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation 12 www desatech com OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION Note Refer to instructions provided with the man tel for assembly instructions Refer to instructions below for system installation Refer to instructions on page 4 for firebox assembly Blower accessory should be installed if it is being used see Installing Blower Accessory GA3450T page 13 1 Unscrew four brass screws that attach top lou ver to fireplace Remove louver from fireplace and set aside 2 Place fireplace on wood base 3 Place mantel around fireplace base assembly 4 Assemble brass trim kit See Assembling Brass Trim page 13 5 Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder screws Shoulder screws are located on fireplace cabi net see Figure 13 6 Align brass trim kit for flush fit around opening 7 Use two 3 wood screws provided and attach firepl
15. relief 4 licensed electrician must follow the wiring diagram to connect incoming electrical supply to fan kit wiring harness see Figure 20 5 Plug power cord to the outlet receptacle not provided as shown in Figure 21 Wind the extra cable in power cord and tie it up with the plastic wire strap see Figure 21 Set the cable bundle between the burner bracket and outer casing away from the burner 6 Reinstall valve cover shield 7 Test to make sure the blower is working properly 8 Reinstall upper louver assembly and hood if previously removed see Figure 16 page 13 Close lower louver door Fan Switch Auto Off On Auto Off Blue Thermostat Switch N O Blue Blower Motor 110 115 VAC q Figure 20 Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Built In Installation Blower Bracket Wire Assembly Harness R Plastic Wire Strap Valve Cover Shield Cover Clamp Harness Connector not included Figure 21 Installing Blower Bracket Assembly 111044 01F www desatech com 15 INSTALLATION Continued Extension Cord Use extension cord if needed The cord must have a three prong grounding plug and a three hole receptacle Make sure cord is in good shape It must be heavy enough to carry the current needed An un dersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage This will result in loss of power and overheating
16. 6 1446 Fax 616 791 8270 www nbmc com Washer Equipment Co 1715 Main Street Kansas City MO 64108 2195 KS MO AR 816 842 3911 www washerparts com East Coast Energy 7707 Broadway W Long Branch NJ 07764 1542 732 870 8809 1 800 755 8809 www njplaza com ecep 21st Century 2950 Fretz Valley Road Perkasie PA 18944 4034 215 795 0400 800 325 4828 Laportes Parts amp Service 2444 5th Street Hartsville SC 29550 7704 803 332 0191 Parts Department Cans Unlimited Inc P O Box 645 Taylor SC 29687 0013 States 803 879 3009 1 800 845 5301 cuisales aol com 111044 01F www desatech com 31 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 VENT FREE COMPACT FIREPLACE DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two 2 years from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented This warranty is extended only to the or
17. DESA HEATING PRODUCTS VENT FREE COMPACT FIREPLACE OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL We recommend that our 4 products be installed and 9 9A serviced by professionals who are certified in the U S by NFI E ud National Fireplace Institute cmima www nficertified org Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel Hearth Base Accessory HDCFTP HDCFTN CGCFTP AND CGCFTN 14 000 to 26 000 Btu Hr with Thermostat 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 Do not try to light any appliance Do nottouch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplierfrom a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier Save this manual for future reference For more information visit www desatech com WARNING Improper installation adjustment altera tion service or maintenance can cause injury or prop erty damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance o
18. Figure 32 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 33 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the fireplace will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 33 turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 20 see Troubleshooting page 23 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 32 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Propane LP Shown Pilot Burner Propane LP Shown BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 34 shows a correct burner flame pattern Figure 35 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern The incorrect burner flame pattern shows sporadic irregular flame tipping The flame should not be dark or have an orange reddish tinge Note When using the fireplace the first time the flame will be orange for approximately one hour until the log cures If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 35 turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 20 see Troubleshooting page 23 Figure 35 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern 111044 01F www desatech com 21 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning
19. G PRODUCTS 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 ESA HEATING PRODUCTS 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com Rev F 111044 01 08 04
20. Note If desired purchase a four sided brass trim kit for built in installations See Accessories page 30 LOCATING FIREPLACE AX WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figures 7 and 8 If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and joining wall You can recess firebox into the wall You can also position fireplace in the optional cabinet or corner mantels IMPORTANT Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer see Accessories page 30 WARNING Never install the fireplace in a bedroom or a bathroom in a recreational vehicle wherecurtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the fireplace as a fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas CEILING 36 Minimum Minimum From Sides Of Fireplace Left Side Right Side FLOOR Figure 7 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown Built In The Wall CEILING 36 Minimum Top Of Mantel Can Be Flush With Wall Figure 8 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown with Optional Mantel 111044 01F www desatech com 9 INSTALLATION Continued AX CAUTION This fireplace cre ates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces nextto fireplace
21. P HDCFTN CGCFTP CGCFTN Btu Variable 14 000 26 000 14 000 26 000 Type Gas Propane LP Only Natural Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8 W C 3 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 10 5 Minimum 11 5 Dimensions Inches H x W x D Fireplace 251 26 lis x 9 s 251 3 26 i6 x 9 s Carton 32 ls x 27 he x 115 32 V s x 27 he x 11 Vs Weight pounds Fireplace 44 2 Ibs 44 1 Ibs Shipping 48 lbs 48 lbs For purposes of input adjustment 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 Heating Products Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 for referral in formation When calling DESA Heating Products have ready your name your address modeland serial numbers of your fireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas 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 31 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 model number of your fireplace e the replac
22. Shown with Optional Mantel 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 Ventilated Attic Outlet Air To Attic Inlet Air Ventilated Inlet Air Crawl Space Figure 6 Ventilation Air from Outdoors Shown with Optional Mantel INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not install this heater as your pri mary 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 AX WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install fire place Follow all local codes 8 www desa
23. a consistent room temperature This results in greater fireplace comfort This can also result in lower gas bills UNPACKING 1 Remove log box and fireplace from carton IMPORTANT The fireplace hood is inside the cardboard protective end wrap on the left side of fireplace as viewed from front A decal is on the outside of the cardboard end wrap stating hood is enclosed see Figure 2 2 Remove hood from cardboard protective end wrap as shown in Figure 2 3 Remove all protective packaging applied to fireplace for shipment 4 Make sure your fireplace includes one hard ware packet 5 Check fireplace for any shipping damage If fireplace is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace Hood Enclosed Decal IMPORTANT THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS A FIREPLACE HOOD UNWRAP CARTON AND REMOVE HOOD BEFORE DISCARDING PROTECTIVE PACKAGING Cardboard Protective mdi Fireplace End Wrap Hood Figure 2 Removing Fireplace Hood ASSEMBLY A WARNING Always have branch support and screen in place before operating fireplace This prevents excessive temper atures on fireplace surfaces 4 WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in prop erty damage or personal injury ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE Tools Required Phillips screwdriver slotted screwdriv
24. accessory is available see Accessories page 30 Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately 1 2 inch This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening If installing a built in mantel above the fireplace you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 12 page 12 Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner 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 Actual Framing Height 26 26 s Front Width 26A 26 7 s Depth 91 10 1 2 Bottom 3 4 3 4 1 Frame in rough opening Use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening If installing in a corner use dimensions shown in Figure 10 for the rough opening The height is 26 7 which is the same as the wall opening above 10 1 2 x 267 8 3 4 Off H The Floor T 268 Minimum Figure 9 Rough Opening for Installing in Wall 36515 2578 Figure 10 Rough Opening for Installing in Corner 10 www desatech com 111044 01F INSTALLATION Continued If installing GA3450T blower accessory do so at this time Follow instructions included with blower accessory Note If not installing blower accessory you may wish to run electri cal wiring to your fireplace f
25. ace base to wooden base see Figure 13 8 Remove brass trim kit and mantel Be careful not to damage wall or mantel 9 Place wood base next to wall at installation location 10 Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3 4 black screws provided see Figure 14 page 13 If the floor is concrete use anchor method see Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor page 14 page 13 11 Install gas line See Connecting To Gas Sup ply page 16 12 Check for leaks See Checking Gas Connec tions page 18 Hole for 3 Wood Screw for Attaching Fireplace to Mantel Loses ML Shoulder Screws Hole for 3 Wood Screw for Attaching Assembled ec Fireplace to Brass Trim Wooden Base Figure 13 Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace 111044 01F INSTALLATION Continued 13 Place mantel around fireplace Be careful not to damage wall or mantel 14 Place brass trim kit on the shoulder screws located on the side and top of the fireplace Firmly snap the brass trim over the shoulder screws on fireplace see Figure 13 page 12 15 Adjust assembly to remove any gaps Attach remaining two 3 wood screws from hardware pack through openings inside of fireplace sides into the mantel The openings are located at top behind the area for the louvers see Figure 13 page 12 16 Reinstall top louvers 1 3 4 Screw Wood Base Figure 14 Attaching Wood Base to Floor ASSEMBLING BRASS TRIM Brass
26. act qualified service person Fireplace produces unwanted 1 Fireplace burning vapors from 1 odors paint hair spray glues etc see IMPORTANT statement above 2 Low fuel supply 2 3 Gas leak See Warning 3 statement at top of page Ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while fireplace is running Refill supply tank Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 18 Fireplace shuts off in use ODS 1 Not enough fresh air is avail 1 operates able 2 Low line pressure 2 3 ODS pilot is partially 3 clogged Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local propane LP or natural gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 22 Gasodoreven whencontrolknob 1 Gas leak See Warning 1 Locate and correct all leaks is in OFF position statement at top of page see Checking Gas Connec tions page 18 2 Control valve defective 2 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between con 1 Take apart gas tubing and trol valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning 2 statement at top of page remove foreign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 18 Moisture condensation noticed 1 Not enough combustion ven 1 on windows tilation air Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation requirements page 6 26 www desatech com 111044 01F SPECIFICATIONS HDCFT
27. as joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light fireplace see Operating Fireplace Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off fireplace see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 20 8 Replace front panel 111044 01F www desatech com 19 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued LIGHTING AX WARNING You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fire place screen is installed before running fireplace NOTICE During initial operation of new fireplace burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be present Open window to vent smell Operate fireplace on HI position to burn off odor This will only last a few hours STOP Read the safety information on page 19 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open Note If pilot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting page 23 Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 21 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 This fireplace has a safety in terlock system Wait one 1 minute before lighting pilot again 8 Turn control knob counterclockwise FK to desired heating level The main bur
28. ement part number SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burner will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply may be low propane LP only You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local propane LP or natural 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 techni cal service web site at www desatech com 111044 01F www desatech com 27 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS CGCFTP CGCFTN HDCFTP AND HDCFTN 111044 01F www desatech com 28 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual PART NUMBER KEY HDCFTP HDCFTN NO CGCFTP CGCFTN DESCRIPTION 102633 02 102633 02 Outer Casing Top 102624 02 102624 02 Outer Casing 099230 02 099230 02 Shoulder Screw 098304 01 098304 01 Screw 10 x 3 8 109824 05 109824 05 Burner 103209 01 103209 01 Louvered Door 102635 02 102635 02 Left and Right Side Front M11084 26 M11084 26 Hex Head Screw 10 x 3 8 103209 05 103209 05 Top
29. er 5 16 hex wrench scissors Installing Log 1 Lift screen up and pull out to remove 2 Cut two plastic straps to remove the log from the firebox cavity 3 An optional blower is available for models CGCFTP and CGCFTN See Accessories page 30 Install optional blower now Follow instal lation instructions provided with blower 4 Remove log packaging material and discard packaging Gently place log set on burner support see Figure 3 The log should fit flat against top of burner support and log locator tabs fit into the slots under the log Do not allow log to contact flame If flame contacts log soot will be created 5 Reattach screen by placing the notches in the screen frame over the shoulder screws and pushing down Log Shoulder Burner Support with Log Locator Tabs Screen Figure 3 Assembling Fireplace 111044 01F www desatech com 5 ASSEMBLY Continued Assembling Hood 1 Locate four black phillips sheet metal screws from the hardware packet 2 Rotate hood as shown in Figure 4 Make sure hood tabs point toward fireplace 3 Insert hood tabs between baffle and louvers see Figure 4 4 Gently rotate hood to upright position Make sure hood tabs are behind louvers and hood is resting on firebox top see Figure 4 5 Align screw holes on hood with screw holes on firebox top 6 Insert screws as shown in Figure 4 Tighten screws firmly Louver d Baffle
30. essure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure fireplace regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 23 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 or greater diameter to allow proper gas volume to fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator N D Vent Pointing Down Figure 23 External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down 16 www desatech com 111044 01F INSTALLATION Continued 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 an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on and shutting off the gas to the appliance Check your building codes for any special re quirements 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
31. for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 27 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 compressed air Check all joints from gas meter for natural or propane LP supply to equipment shutoff valve see Figures 28 and 29 page 19 Ap ply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Equipment Loc Open Shutoff Valve YO Closed Figure 27 Equipment Shutoff Valve www desatech com 111044 01F INSTALLATION OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued FOR YOUR SAFETY m BEFORE LIGHTING Propane LP ARBRE Supply A WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot i follow these instructions exactly Figure 28 Checking Gas Joints Shown BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the with Optional Mantel Propane LP Gas 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 7 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
32. iginal retail purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this fireplace to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating Products Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA Heating Products who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The fireplace 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 fireplace 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 IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUD ING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO 2 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA HEATING PRODUCTS LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA HEATIN
33. lace see Figure 25 3 Route flexible gas line included from fire place control to equipment shutoff valve through side or rear access holes in outer casing NOTICE Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility fromthe fireplace see Figure 25 The flexible gas supply line con nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings Screen Shipping Shoulder Screw gt Branch Support Flexible Gas Line Screen Figure 25 Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace 111044 01F www desatech com 1 To Fireplace Gas Regulator Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator INSTALLATION Continued Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line equipment shutoff valve see Figure 26 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections Replace branch support back into fireplace Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing branch support Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area Reattach branch support to fireplace with screws removed in step 2 on page 17 Equipment Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer To External Regulator Provided with Fire
34. lexible gas sives when overlapping thefront line if allowed by local codes after the equip facing with noncombustible ment shutoff valve The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping facing material 4 If you have not assembled firebox follow instructions on page 5 5 Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening Nails or Wood with back of fireplace inside wall opening Screws 6 Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regula tor See Connecting to Gas Supply page 16 7 Bendfournailing flanges on outer casing with pliers see Figure 11 8 Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or a wood screws through holes in nailing flange 9 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 18 P Nailing 10 If using optional brass trim kit install the trim 7 Flanges after final finishing and or painting of wall See instructions included with brass trim ac cessory for attaching brass trim Figure 11 Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs 111044 01F www desatech com 11 INSTALLATION Continued 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
35. n back of AUTO OFF ON switch The terminals on back of switch are numbered 1 2 and 3 Carefully remove red wire from terminal and blue wire from terminal 3 Black wire can remain on middle terminal 2 see Figure 18 Carefully disconnect green and white wires at their insulated connectors In top of the heater cabinet locate the four mounting holes on the outer casing Align these four holes with those on the blower bracket assembly Attach blower bracket as sembly to the outer casing with 4 10 screws provided see Figure 18 Route the wire harness through the hole in left side of baffle Pull wire harness through lower opening above where the valve shield was removed see Figure 18 Insert the 4 wire harness into one of the round holes in the rear of the valve cover shield and through the rectangular hole in the front of shield see Figure 18 Reconnect red wire to switch position 3 Reconnect blue wire to switch position 1 Reconnect green and white wires Blower Bracket ea Assembly Wiring Routing Screw ps Hole in Baffle Baffle N Harness Assembly 14 www desatech com 111044 01F INSTALLATION Continued Install the switch plate on the valve cover shield with 2 10 screws provided see Figure 19 Reinstall the valve cover shield Route power cord out of the cabinet by inserting it through the bushing on the outer casing see Figure 18 page 14 Plug fan kit into 120 Volt
36. ner should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO A CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve Ignitor Turn control knob clockwise N to OFF position Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 30 Note You may be running this fireplace for the first time after hooking up to gas sup ply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more This will allow air to bleed from the gas system e If control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs With control knob pressed in push down and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front of burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights www desatech com Button CO Control Mto ov E L Knob Figure 30 Control Knob In The OFF Position Ignitor Pilot Burner Figure 31 Pilot TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace 1 Turncontrol knob clockwise C to the OFF position 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be perf
37. or future blower installation see Accessories page 30 Use only approved three wire electrical wiring Note A qualified installer should make all electrical connections Ay WARNING If pre wiring do notconnect wiring to any electri cal source at this time Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet before connecting to electrical source The fireplace electri cal outlet is included with the IMPORTANT When finishing your firebox combustible materials such as wall board gypsum board sheet rock drywall plywood etc may be butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing WARNING Do not allow combustible materials to overlap the firebox front facing IMPORTANT Noncombustible materials such as brick tile etc may overlap the front facing but should never cover any necessary openings like louvered slots WARNING Do not allow noncombustible materials to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots GA3450T blower accessory Only use the fireplace electrical outletsupplied with the GA3450T blower accessory WARNING Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox WARNING Use only non 3 Install gas piping to fireplace location This combustible mortar or adhe installation includes an approved f
38. ormed Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise PILOT position to the 111044 01F OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued THERMOSTAT E CONTROL OPERATION Ir The thermostatic control used on this fireplace differs from standard thermostats Standard thermostats simply turn on and off the burner The thermostat used on this fireplace senses the room temperature The thermostat adjusts the amount of gas flow to the burner This increases or decreases the burner flame height At times the heater will cycle back on when room tem perature drops below the set temperature The control knob can be set to any heat level between HI and LO Note The thermostat sensing bulb measures the temperature of air near the fireplace cabinet This may not always agree with room temperature depending on housing construction installation location room size open air temperatures etc Frequent use of your fireplace will let you determine your own comfort levels EE MANUAL LIGHTING E PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions page 20 2 With control knob pressed in strike match Hold match to pilot until pilot lights 3 Keepcontrol knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 under Lighting Instructions page 20 INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat tern often PILOT FLAME PATTERN
39. ow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance PRO DUCT IN FORMATION page 22 9 Before using furniture polish wax carpet Fireplace cleaner or similar products turn heater off If Cabinet heated the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 10 This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly This fireplace has an Oxygen Deple Screen tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough Log Set fresh air is available See Air for Combustion Control and Ventilation page 6 If fireplace keeps Knob shutting off see Troubleshooting page 23 Ignitor 11 Do not run fireplace Button m Figure 1 Vent Free Gas Compact where flammable liquids or vapors are used Fireplace or stored under dusty conditions 4 www desatech com 111044 01F PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room fireplaces The ODS pilot 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 THERMOSTATIC HEAT CONTROL This fireplace has a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve The thermostat will automatically modulate the heat output to maintain
40. place NATURAL To Gas Supply Figure 26 Attaching Flexible Gas Line to Equipment Shutoff Valve CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING Testall gas piping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once PROPANE LP WARNING Never use open flame to check for a leak Apply anoncorrosive leak detec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and fireplace See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply page 16 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 control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected 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 compressed air Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings
41. r addi tional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provi sions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 6 of this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket per manently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indi cated on the rating plate This appliance is not convert ible for use with other gases Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit Vent free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Common wealth of Massachusetts TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information eec 3 Cleaning and 22 Local CodeS rei niani 4 Troubleshooting eiit 23 Product Inforrmatiori eee 4 27 Product Features oe
42. re in the room with fireplace You must operate this fire place with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running fireplace Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma terials gasoline and other flam mable vapors and liquids 111044 01F www desatech com SAFETY INFORMATION 12 Do not use this fireplace to cook food or Continued burn paper or other objects 13 Never place any objects in the fireplace or on 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of logs gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance 14 not use fireplace if any part has been under is not convertible for use with other gases ap water Immediately call a qualified service 2 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside technician to inspect the room fireplace and any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s to replace any part of the control system and outdoors propane LP units only any gas control which has been under water 3 If you smell gas 15 Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool be shut off gas supply fore servicing Only a qualified service person do not try to light any appliance should service and repair fireplace e do not touch any electrical switch do notuse 16 Operating fireplace above elevations of 4 500 any phone in your building feet could cause pilot outage e immediately call your gas supplier from a
43. rte eine 5 Replacement 27 Unpacking nitric erret 5 Service Hints enini 27 Assembly 5 Techical Service 27 Air For Combustion and Ventilation 6 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List 28 SEA OWN MENT 8 0 00 t Operating 19 Parts Centrals Inspecting B rnier otn 21 Warranty Information www desatech com 111044 01F SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING This product con tains 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 op erate or service this fireplace Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explo sion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning AX DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with head aches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater 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
44. s a space whose vol ume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m3 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 m3 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 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 door less passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height volume of space Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space cu ft 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 Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space
45. tech com 111044 01F INSTALLATION Continued Note Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface of your fireplace except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your 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 Fire place Installation page 10 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 AX WARNING This appliance is equipped for natural or pro pane LP gas Field conversion is not permitted INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below external regulator propane LP only supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection ground joint union sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench 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 30
46. 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 hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 6 Incaseany 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 as sembly 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 Ports Slots Injector Holder Burner Tube Primary Air Inlet Holes Figure 36 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Pilot Assembly Pilot Air Inlet Hole Propane LP Shown CABINET Air Passageways Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior e Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabinet to remove dust 22 www desatech com 111044 01F TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servicing Only a qualified ser
47. toolow 2 Contact local propane LP or natural gas company Delayed ignition of burner 1 Manifold pressure is toolow 1 Contact local propane LP or natural gas company 2 Burner orifice is clogged 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 22 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during com 1 Burner orifice is clogged or 1 Clean burner see Cleaning bustion damaged and Maintenance page 22 or replace burner orifice 2 Burner damaged 2 Replace burner pressure 3 Low inlet gas pressure 3 Contact local propane LP or natural gas company 4 Gas regulator defective 4 Replace gas regulator 24 www desatech com 111044 01F TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Yellow flame during burner 1 Not enough air 1 Check burner for dirt and combustion Gas regulator defective debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 22 Replace gas regulator Slight smoke orodorduring initial 1 operation Residues from manufacturing processes Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Fireplace produces a whistling 1 noise when burner is lit Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold Air in gas line Air passageways on fireplace 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
48. trim shipped with mantel 1 Remove packaging from three remaining pieces of brass trim 2 Locate two adjusting plates with set screws and two shims in the hardware packet Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 15 4 Slide one end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim see Figure 15 5 Slide other end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of side brass trim see Figure 15 6 While firmly holding edges of brass trim to gether tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver 7 Repeat steps through 6 for other corner 8 Set brass assembly aside for later installation Top Brass Trim n Set Screws Slot Adjusting Mitered Brass Edge Trim Figure 15 Assembling Brass Trim INSTALLING BLOWER ACCESSORY GA3450T Removing Upper Louver Assembly To install the blower accessory you must first remove the upper louver assembly 1 Lift screen off heater 2 Remove 4 screws from louver assembly see Figure 16 Save these screws 3 Pull louver assembly straight out from the cabinet Be careful not to scratch the paint Set louver assembly and screws aside Blower Bracket Mounting Holes Upper Louver Assembly Screws Figure 16 Removing Upper Louver Assembly 111044 01F www desatech com 13 INSTALLATION Continued Removing Valve Cover Shield 1 Open bottom louver assembl
49. under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Natural and Propane LP Gas Natural and pro pane LP gases are 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 fireplace AX WARNING Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous AX WARNING Do notallowfans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoidany drafts thatalter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting WARNING Do notuse ablow er insert heat exchanger insert orotheraccessory notapproved for use with this fireplace Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out oftraffic 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 be comes very hot when running fireplace Keep children and adults away from hotsurfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow sur faces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young chil dren when they a
50. vice person should service and repair fireplace A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed 1 Ignitor cable pinched or wet there is no spark at ODS pilot 2 Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode positioned wrong ON iR 1 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 2 Reconnect ignitor cable Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Replace pilot assembly Replace pilot assembly ON RU When ignitor button is pressed 1 Gas supply turned off or equip there is spark at ODS pilot but ment shutoff valve closed no ignition 2 Control knob not in PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when installed 5 Depleted gas supply propane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down con trol knob Repeat igniting op eration until air is removed 5 Contact local propane LP gas compan
51. wn molding Available in me dium stained oak white lacquer finish and unfin ished hardwood ready to stain or paint Complete assembly instructions included Three sided brass trim kit included CORNER MANTEL WITH FULL HEARTH BASE Stained Oak Veneer GMC64F Unfinished Birch Veneer GMC63U Space saving mantel and full hearth base corner design offers classic styling Available in stained oak or unfinished hardwood ready to stain or paint Complete assembly instructions included Three sided brass trim kit included INFORMATION VIDEO 108917 01 For all models A care and maintenance video is avail able by calling 1 866 672 6040 You may also email your request to productsupport desaint com 30 www desatech com 111044 01F PARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses They have agreed to support our customer s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories Tools amp Equipment Co 5 Manila Ave Hamden CT 06514 0322 1 800 397 7553 203 248 7553 Portable Heater Parts 342 N County Rd 400 East Valparaiso IN 46383 9704 All States 219 462 7441 1 800 362 6951 Parts Department sales portableheaterparts com techservice portableheaterparts com FBD 1349 Adams St Bowling Green KY 42103 3413 270 846 1199 1 800 654 8534 Fax 1 800 846 0090 franktalk aol com Master Parts Distributors 1251 Mound Ave NW Grand Rapids MI 49504 2672 616 791 0505 1 800 44
52. y 6 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 22 or replace ODS pilot assembly 7 Replace gas regulator 111044 01F www desatech com 23 Continued TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS pilot lights but flame goes 1 Control knob not fully pressed 1 Press in control knob fully out when control knob is re in 2 After ODS pilot lights keep leased 2 Control knob not pressed in control knob pressed in 30 long enough seconds 3 Safety interlock systemhas been 3 Wait one minute for safety in triggered terlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation 4 Equipment shutoff valve not 4 Fully open equipment shutoff fully open valve 5 Thermocouple connection 5 Hand tighten until snug then loose at control valve tighten 1 4 turn more 6 Pilot flame not touching ther 6 A Contact local propane LP or mocouple which allows ther natural gas company mocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This B Clean ODS pilot see problem could be caused by Cleaning and Maintenance one or both of the following page 22 or replace ODS pilot A Low gas pressure assembly B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 7 Thermocouple damaged 7 Replace pilot assembly 8 Control valve damaged 8 Replace control valve Burner does not light after ODS 1 Burner orifice is clogged 1 Clean burner see Cleaning pilot is lit and Maintenance page 22 or replace burner orifice 2 Inlet gas pressure is
53. y by swinging the assembly down see Figure 17 2 Using short Phillips screwdriver remove the screw under the center of the branch support Rotate valve cover shield clockwise and slide out IMPORTANT Do not remove shoulder screw on the left side of valve cover shield Slide the valve cover shield off of the shoulder screw see Figure 17 Note If you do not have a short Phillips screwdriver the screen log set and branch support must be removed so a longer screw driver may be used See Connecting Equip ment Shutoff Valve to Heater Control page 17 steps and 2 Shoulder Branch Support Screw Valve Remove Cover Screw Shield b Snap Bushings Bottom Louver Assembly Figure 17 Removing Valve Cover Shield Installing Blower Assembly Models CGCFTP and CGCFTN A CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and danger ous operation CAUTION Verify proper op eration after servicing Note If you are using a mantel with your heater use the following instructions If your heater is built in see For Built In Installation on page 15 Valve Cover Box Shield Cover Figure 18 Installing Blower Bracket Install snap bushings found in hardware kit into both holes in rear of valve cover shield Make sure the wire harness is firmly connected to the terminals on the blower bracket assembly Note the wire locations o
54. ze makes room unconfined 111044 01F www desatech com T AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an un confined space You will need no additional AX WARNING If the area in which the heater may be oper ated 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 ANSIZ223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un confined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two perma nent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options and 2 Figure 5 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 5 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 z Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Option 1 V NAN Figure 5 Ventilation Air from Inside Building

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