Desa CDCFPR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Unvented (vent-free) gas compact classic hearth dual burner fireplace

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory
CDCFTNA, CDCFTPA, FDCFTN, FDCFTP, VDCFTN, VDCFTP
CDCFNR, CDCFPR, FDCFRN, FDCFRP, VDCFRN, VDCFRP
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
DUAL BURNER FIREPLACE
THERMOSTAT MODELS
REMOTE-READY MODELS
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory CDCFTNA, CDCFTPA, FDCFTN, FDCFTP, VDCFTN, VDCFTP CDCFNR, CDCFPR, FDCFRN, FDCFRP, VDCFRN, VDCFRP 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: Product Identification

    IDENTIFICATION Screen Ignitor Button www.desatech.com PRODUCT Fireplace Cabinet Control Knob 111244-01F...
  • Page 5: Optional Remote Control Accessories

    111244-01F UNPACKING WARNING: Ceramic brick liners for Models CDCFNR and CDCFPR are located behind up- per louver and must be removed before lighting fireplace. 1. Remove fireplace and hood from carton. Log is wrapped and inside fireplace. Do not remove at this time.
  • Page 6: Hood Assembly

    HOOD ASSEMBLY WARNING: Always have screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents exces- sive temperatures on fireplace surfaces. 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.
  • Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol- lowing ventilation classifications: 1.
  • Page 8: Combustion And Ventilation Air

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. _______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) _______ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used) Example: 35,840 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) 40,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
  • Page 9: 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 10 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regulator (supplied by installer, for propane/LP units only) • piping (check local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) • equipment shutoff valve * •...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Actual Height 26" Front Width Depth 1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening. If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 10 for the rough opening. The height is 26 which is the same as the wall opening above.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox. 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 be- come hot during operation.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued Louver Figure 16 - Removing Top Louver and Opening Bottom Louver 111244-01F www.desatech.com...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Installing Blower Accessory 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 fireplace, use the following instructions.
  • Page 15 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 fireplace.
  • 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 23). IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 23, page 16. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater. Locate sediment trap where trapped mat- ter is not likely to freeze.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued 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.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES Remote-Ready Models Only (HRC100 Series & HRC200 Series) Installing Receiver 1. Disconnect wires from the control valve (see Figure 29) . 2. Locate the battery clip mounted on the back of the receiver (see Figure 30). 3.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Route the 25 ft. wire to a convenient location to mount your thermostat (no outside wall). IMPORTANT: The wire may be shortened but must not be lengthened. The thermostat should be mounted 54" above the floor in a location where there is good air circulation.
  • Page 21 Figure 36 - Installing Log and Screen INSTALLING BRICK LINERS AND LOG SET AND SCREEN (Models CDCFNR and CDCFPR Only) 1. Remove packaging from brick liners previ- ously removed from behind top louver. 2. Place rear brick liner against back of firebox.
  • Page 22: Operating Fireplace

    INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is installed before run- ning fireplace. NOTICE: During initial opera- tion of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a paper-burn- ing smell. Open window to vent smell.
  • Page 23 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 6. With control knob pressed in, press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, page 30.
  • Page 24 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued Note: It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off. However, the blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace. AUTO/OFF/ON Switch Figure 44 - AUTO/OFF/ON Blower Switch REMOTE-READY MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result...
  • Page 25 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 6. With control knob pressed in, press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs.
  • Page 26 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued Note: The burner may light if hand-held remote was on when selector switch was last turned off. You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand-held remote control unit. IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit.
  • Page 27: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued Note: Do not hold the hand-held remote for a long time. Body temperature will affect its operation in the AUTO mode. Safety Features When away from home for an extended period of time or as a child safety feature to prevent accidental ignition of the fireplace, the receiver ON/OFF/REMOTE switch should be in the OFF position.
  • Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance

    INSPECTING BURNERS CONTINUED If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 53, page 27 • turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli- ance, page 23 for Thermostat-Controlled Mod- els or page 25 for Remote-Ready Models) •...
  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram

    Burner Tube Primary Air Inlet Holes Figure 56 - Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube 111244-01F Injector Holder www.desatech.com...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    WARNING: Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. 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 31 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 111244-01F TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. C o n t r o l k n o b n o t f u l l y pressed in 2.
  • Page 32 OBSERVED PROBLEM Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Remote does not function (Re- mote-Ready Models Only) Fireplace produces a clicking/ ticking noise just after burners...
  • Page 33 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    " x 26 " x 15 * For purpose of input adjustment SPECIFICATIONS REMOTE-READY MODELS: VDCFRP, FDCFRP, CDCFPR • Rating: 17,000/26,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas Only • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 8" W.C. • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Maximum - 14", Minimum* - 11"...
  • Page 35: Replacement Parts

    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...
  • Page 36: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREBOX MODELS CDCFTNA, CDCFTPA, VDCFTN, VDCFTP, FDCFTN, FDCFTP VDCFRN, VDCFRP, FDCFRN AND FDCFRP www.desatech.com 111244-01F...
  • Page 37: Parts List

    FIREBOX MODELS CDCFTNA, CDCFTPA, VDCFTN, VDCFTP, FDCFTN, FDCFTP VDCFRN, VDCFRP, FDCFRN AND FDCFRP This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 35 of this manual. NO. PART NO. 104281-02BR Firebox Hood 110339-01CK Outer Base 102635-02...
  • Page 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREBOX MODELS CDCFNR AND CDCFPR www.desatech.com 111244-01F...
  • Page 39 FIREBOX MODELS CDCFNR AND CDCFPR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 35 of this manual. NO. PART NO. 104281-02BR Firebox Hood 110339-01CK Outer Base 102635-02...
  • Page 40 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTAT MODELS FDCFTP, FDCFTN, VDCFTP, VDCFTN, CDCFTPA AND CDCFTNA www.desatech.com 111244-01F...
  • Page 41 NO. PART NO. 111069-01 099056-29 099056-34 104424-04 111124-01 107486-01 107485-01 099387-09 098249-01 M11084-38 M11084-26 097809-02 098867-10 098867-14 108628-02 102394-02 098522-13 098522-12 101381-01 101628-03 099211-01 098544-01 098271-10 111138-01 113342-01 901056-01 103470-01 100563-01 101054-01 ** Not a field replaceable part 111244-01F DESCRIPTION Dual Burner Injector, LP Injector, NG...
  • Page 42 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE-READY MODELS FDCFRN, FDCFRP, VDCFRN, VDCFRP, CDCFNR AND CDCFPR 20 (FDCFTN/TP, VDCFRN/RP) 20 (CDCFNR/PR) Natural Gas Only www.desatech.com 111244-01F...
  • Page 43 REMOTE-READY MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 35 of this manual. NO. PART NO. 111069-01 099056-29 099056-34 103342-04 111195-07 111124-01 097809-02 103778-01 103779-01 099387-09 099387-12 098249-01 M11084-26...
  • Page 44: Accessories

    Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for re- ferral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 45 ACCESSORIES Continued WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH - GWMT1 (Not Shown) For all remote-ready models. The desired com- fort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the fireplace will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected. WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF SWITCH GWMS2 (Not Shown) For all remote-ready models.
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  • Page 48 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com 111244 01 NOT A UPC 111244-01 Rev. F 09/05...

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