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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT
SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FOR MODELS CGEF26A, VEF26A and ES300
Read these instructions completely before beginning
installation. Failure to follow them could cause a heater
malfunction resulting in serious injury and/or property
damage.
WARNING: All electric heaters have hot and arcing or
sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gaso-
line, paint or flammable liquids are or are stored.
WARNING: This heater is tested and listed for use only
with the optional accessories listed in these instruc-
tions. Use of optional accessories not specifically
tested for this heater could void the heater warranty
and/or result in a safety hazard.
This fireplace meets the construction and safety stan-
dards of H.U.D. for application in manufactured homes
when installed according to these instructions.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com

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  • Page 1 ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR MODELS CGEF26A, VEF26A and ES300 Read these instructions completely before beginning installation. Failure to follow them could cause a heater malfunction resulting in serious injury and/or property damage. WARNING: All electric heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ..........2 Operating Instructions ......... 7 Listing Approvals ..........3 Cleaning and Maintenance ........8 Product Dimension Specifications ....... 3 Technical Service..........10 Product Identification ........... 3 Replacement Parts ..........10 Locating Fireplace ..........4 Troubleshooting ..........11 Unpacking and Testing Fireplace ......
  • Page 3: Listing Approvals

    United States. All Heat Vents components are UL or CSA safety certified. If you need assistance during installation, please con- tact your local dealer or the DESA Heating Products Technical Services Department at 1-866-672-6040. Description: 26" Fireplace/Insert...
  • Page 4: Locating Fireplace

    Figure 3 illustrates a variety of ways the heater may LOCATING FIREPLACE be located in a room. The heater may be installed directly on the floor or raised on a hearth. WARNING: Due to high tem- peratures, this heater should be located out of traffic.
  • Page 5: Installation

    LOCATING FIREPLACE CAUTION: Provide adequate Continued clearances around the air open- FRAMING ings and adequate accessibility Figure 4 shows a typical framing of this heater us- clearances for servicing and ing combustible materials. All required clearances to combustibles must be adhered to. Header height proper operations.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION WARNING: The solid fuel/gas Continued fireplace has been converted for use with an electric insert and WARNING: If the informa- cannot be used for original fuels tion in these instructions is unless all original parts have not followed exactly, a fire or been replaced and the fireplace explosion may result causing has been reapproved by the au-...
  • Page 7: Finishing

    1. Plug in your electric fireplace. FINIShING 2. Main ON/OFF power Switch and LED: Combustible Finishing Material: Materials This switch is located on the right side of made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, the control panel. The power LED will plant fibers, plastics or any material capable of light up when the unit is on (see Figure 5).
  • Page 8: Cleaning And Maintenance

    OPERATING CLEANING AND INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE Continued WARNING: Always discon- 6. The HEATER button activates the heater, The heater is pre-set to the following nect power and allow the heater temperatures: to cool before performing any HI will shut off when room reaches approxi- cleaning, maintenance or reloca- mately 86°...
  • Page 9 CLEANING AND Flame Generation Bulbs 1. Carefully remove front panel (see steps 1 MAINTENANCE and 2 under Cleaning Firebox Compart- Continued ment, page 8). 2. From the bottom, gently pull forward and lift BULB REpLACEMENT up log set ember bed until front edge clears the front of the unit (do not pull up on logs).
  • Page 10: Technical Service

    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 services web site at www.desatech.com. www.desatech.com 119624-01A...
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLEShOOTING WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. OBSERVED pROBLEM pOSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDy Fireplace turns off and will not 1. Fireplace has overheated 1. Reset switch by turning main turn on and safety devise has cause power switch off and waiting...
  • Page 12: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOwN MODELS CGEF26A, VEF26A AND ES300 www.desatech.com 119624-01A...
  • Page 13 PARTS LIST MODELS CGEF26A, VEF26A AND ES300 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 10 of this manual. pART NO. DESCRIpTION QTy. 117748-01 Blower and Heater Assembly 119612-01 Control Board (26"...
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  • Page 16: Warranty Information

    LIMITED wARRANTY ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for one (1) year from the date of first purchase (excluding bulbs and fuses), provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.

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