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Desa Comfort Glow CF26PTA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) BAY FRONT GAS LOG FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Patent Pending
Fireplace Shown With Optional Bay Front Mantel
19,000 TO 26,000 BTU/HR REMOTE CONTROL READY
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 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 supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
MODELS CF26PTA AND CF26NTA
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Patent Pending Fireplace Shown With Optional Bay Front Mantel MODELS CF26PTA AND CF26NTA 19,000 TO 26,000 BTU/HR REMOTE CONTROL READY 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    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, explosion,...

  • Page 4: Local Codes

    SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap- pliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in- side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).

  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Fireplace Cabinet Brick Liner Logs Heater Controls (Inside Door) Screen Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Compact Fireplace 113896-01A www.desatech.com...
  • Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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. Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: a.

  • Page 7: Combustion And Ventilation Air

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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: A.

  • Page 8: Installation

    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.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 32. If planning to use blower, locate fireplace near an electrical outlet. 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.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued Have a licensed electrician con- Option two: nect blower to electrical source at junction box inside fireplace. If using option one, have electrical outlet in- stalled at this time. If using option two, do not connect blower to electrical source at junction box until step 6.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Note: All vertical measurements 10" are from top 8" of fireplace opening to 6" bottom of " mantel shelf. Minimum Non- Combustible Material Figure 9 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation REMOVING BRICK LINER RETAINER 1. Using Phillips screw driver, remove 2 screws attaching brick liner retainers to vertical sides.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Assemble trim kit. See Assembling Trim, page 11. 4. Place trim on the shoulder screws located on the side and top of the fireplace. Firmly snap the trim over the shoulder screws on fireplace (see Figure 14). 5.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued Blower Bracket Assembly Screw Switch Blue Blower Control Shield Figure 16 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly 113896-01A Wire Harness Power Cord Wire Harness Shield Cover www.desatech.com Wiring Routing Hole Heat Deflector...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued For Built-In Installation 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.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Fan Switch (Auto/Off/On) Auto Blue 110/115 V.A.C. Black Green White Figure 19 - Wiring Diagram For Fan Accessory Built-In Installation CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect heater to gas supply.
  • Page 16 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 heater (see Figure 21). IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections. 4. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace mantel base area. CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued Chassis Figure 27 - Installing One-Piece Log Set Burner Ports Figure 28 - Installing One-Piece Log set www.desatech.com One Piece Log Set Burner “U”-shaped Cutout in Chassis One Piece Log Set (Top View) 113896-01A...

  • Page 19: Operating Fireplace

    OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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.

  • Page 20: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater Turn control knob clockwise position. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) Turn control knob clockwise PILOT position. THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostat control knob can be set to any comfort level between HI and LO.

  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    INSPECTING BURNERS Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 33 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 34 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. If burner flame pattern is incorrect, • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli- ance, page 20) •...
  • Page 22 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued 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 35). 3.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. 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 When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot...
  • Page 24 OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1.
  • Page 25 OBSERVED PROBLEM Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burners are lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Heater produces a clicking/tick- ing noise just after burners are lit or shut off 113896-01A TROUBLESHOOTING Continued...
  • Page 26 WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    If so, contact DESA Heating Productsʼ 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 Productsʼ techni- cal services web site at www.desatech.com. www.desatech.com CF26NTA...

  • Page 28: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS CF26PTA AND CF26NTA www.desatech.com 113896-01A...

  • Page 29: Parts List

    This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual. PART NUMBER CF26PTA 113342-01 104033-03 102776-07 102844-02 099211-01 098867-10 102981-01 102983-06 099056-29 111124-01 102980-01 101329-22...
  • Page 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS CF26PTA AND CF26NTA 20-1 11-1 20-2 11-2 20-3 www.desatech.com 113896-01A...
  • Page 31 MODELS CF26PTA AND CF26NTA 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 102633-02 102624-02 099230-02 105631-01CK 105258-01CK 105259-01 105421-01 105409-01 11-1...

  • Page 32: Parts Central

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer or Parts Central (column 1). If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral informa- tion. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 33 ACCESSORIES Continued CABINET MANTEL WITH BUILT-IN HEARTH BASE Medium Stained Oak Veneer - GMC45F For use with fireplace. A hardwood mantel and hearth base offers compact styling and completes the fireplace look. Available in a white lacquer finish, medium stained oak, or an unfinished hardwood, ready to stain or paint.
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  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    VENT-FREE GAS BAY FRONT FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.

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