Desa Comfort Glow CGFP28P Owner's Manual

Unvented (vent-free) propane/lp gas fireplace

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION
CGFP28P
AND
CGFP28PT
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
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
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Shown with optional
cabinet mantel and
hearth base.
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or ad-
ditional information consult a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for ad-
equate combustion and venti-
lation air must be provided.
Refer to Air for Combustion and
Ventilation section on page 4 in
this manual.

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  • Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION CGFP28P CGFP28PT WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing 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.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    2. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply tank(s) outdoors. CGFP28P and CGFP28PT 3. 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 •...
  • Page 3: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Bottom Mid Log (#2) Base Front Burner Front Log (#3) Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly Top Louvered Hood Firebox Support Screen Assembly Bottom Louver Assembly Figure 2 - Fireplace 103414 Top Log (#4) Rear Log (#1) Rear Burner Gas Regulator Top Outer Casing...
  • Page 4: Product Features

    Any setting between low and high may be selected by simply turning the control knob. An op- tional manually controlled blower (GA3750) is available (see Accessories, page 32). CGFP28P and CGFP28PT AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall...
  • Page 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE 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 fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
  • Page 6 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. CGFP28P and CGFP28PT Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room,...
  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater 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.
  • Page 8 UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GA3650T BLOWER ACCESSORY (For CGFP28P Model Only) NOTICE: Shut-off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas sup- ply. Contact a qualified service person to do this. Remove fireplace screen (see Figure 7). WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place.
  • Page 9: Operating The Blower

    INSTALLATION Continued 12. Attach green ground wire ring terminal to floor support bracket using #10 sheet metal grounding screw provided (see Figure 10, page 8). Tighten screw firmly. 13. Attach all five remaining wiring terminals to the appropriate switch or motor termi- nal.
  • Page 10 CGFP28P and CGFP28PT 7. Place control knob provided on plastic control shaft of speed control. 8. Mount the speed control on the front leg of the left floor support bracket us- ing 2 screws provided (see Figure 18).
  • Page 11 Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. Variable Fan Switch 110/115 Blower V.A.C. Motor Black Black Green White White 120 Vac. 60 Hz. . 78 Amps 101584-05 DESA International, Bowling Green, KY...
  • Page 12: Conventional Fireplace Installation

    Note: Clearances are the same if using optional cabinet mantel or built- in installation. Figure 21 - Minimum Clearance to Wall and Ceiling CGFP28P and CGFP28PT CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Conventional installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace along with the corner, face, or cabinet mantel and hearth base accessories against a wall in your home.
  • Page 13: Built-In Fireplace Installation

    INSTALLATION Continued 9. If using an optional blower, install it now. Follow instructions provided with the blower. 10. Connect fireplace to gas supply (see Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply, page 15). 11. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, pages 15 and 16.
  • Page 14: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location

    All measure- ments are in inches. Figure 29 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation CGFP28P and CGFP28PT INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
  • Page 15: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION Continued A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* From External Regulator Approved (11" W.C. Flexible to 14" Gas Line W.C. Pressure) 3" Minimum Pipe Nipple Tee Joint Sediment Trap Figure 31 - Gas Connection * Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-cer- tified manual shutoff valve from your dealer.
  • Page 16 20 [Manu- ally-controlled models]). Open POSITION Manual Shutoff Valve Closed POSITION Figure 34 - Manual Shutoff Valve CGFP28P and CGFP28PT Manual Gas Valve Figure 35 - Checking Gas Joints Manual Shutoff Valve Propane Supply Tank 103414...
  • Page 17: Installing Logs

    INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS CAUTION: Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty information. 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.
  • Page 18: Operating Fireplace

    CGFP28P and CGFP28PT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place.
  • Page 19: Thermostat Control Operation

    3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Now follow step 8, page 18. Variable Manually-Controlled Model CGFP28P FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol-...
  • Page 20: Inspecting Burners

    3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Now follow step 8, page 19. CGFP28P and CGFP28PT INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and cir- culating air passageways of fire- place clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE 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 When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot...
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one or both burners Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame in front burner during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burners are lit Moisture/condensation noticed on windows...
  • Page 24 Fireplace shuts off in use (ODS operates) Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion CGFP28P and CGFP28PT POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- tracting while cooling 1. Fireplace burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc.
  • Page 25: Service Hints

    11" Shipping Weight 80 lbs. TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). You can also visit DESA International’s Technical Service site www.desatech.com...
  • Page 26: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODEL CGFP28P CGFP28P and CGFP28PT 7-1 7-2 103414...
  • Page 27: Parts List

    PARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODEL CGFP28P 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. PART NUMBER...
  • Page 28 UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODEL CGFP28PT CGFP28P and CGFP28PT 7-1 7-2 103414...
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODEL CGFP28PT 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 103682-04 Rear Log (#1) 103682-02...
  • Page 30 CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE CGFP28P CGFP28PT 103414...
  • Page 31 PARTS LIST FIREPLACE CGFP28P CGFP28PT 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 101357-01 Top Outer Casing...
  • Page 32: 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 Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). When calling DESA International, have ready •...
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  • Page 34: Warranty Information

    COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS 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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