Desa CDCFTNA Owner's Operation

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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.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
DUal BURNER FiREplaCE
THERmosTaT moDEls
REmoTE-REaDy moDEls
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  • Page 1 DUal BURNER FiREplaCE oWNER’s opERaTioN aND iNsTallaTioN maNUal Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory THERmosTaT moDEls CDCFTNa, CDCFTpa, FDCFTN, FDCFTp, VDCFTN, VDCFTp REmoTE-REaDy moDEls 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: Do not allow fans WARNING: This product con- to blow directly into the fireplace. tains and/or generates chemicals Avoid any drafts that alter burner known to the State of California flame patterns. Ceiling fans can to cause cancer or birth defects, create drafts that alter burner or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 4: Product Identification

    12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn saFETy iNFoRmaTioN paper or other objects. Continued 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.
  • Page 5: Optional Remote Control Accessories

    opTioNal REmoTE UNpaCkiNG CoNTRol aCCEssoRiEs WARNING: Ceramic brick (For Remote-Ready Models Only) liners for Models CDCFNR and There are four optional remote controls that CDCFPR are located behind up- can be purchased separately for Remote-Ready Models only: per louver and must be removed •...
  • Page 6: Hood Assembly

    HooD assEmBly Louver Sheet Metal Firebox Screws WARNING: Always have screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents exces- sive temperatures on fireplace surfaces. Hood WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with Figure 4 - Assembling Hood this fireplace may result in prop-...
  • Page 7 rating of all appliances installed in that space and aiR FoR ComBUsTioN an unconfined space as a space whose volume is aND VENTilaTioN not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour Continued (4.8 m per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space.
  • Page 8: Ventilation Air From Outdoors

    aiR FoR ComBUsTioN 12" aND VENTilaTioN Continued Ventilation Ventilation Grills Grills Into Adjoining Room, Into Adjoining Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can Option 2 Room, Remove Option 1 Door into support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. Adjoining Room, _______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) Option...
  • Page 9: Installation

    iNsTallaTioN CAUTION: This fireplace cre- NOTICE: This heater is intended ates warm air currents. These for use as supplemental heat. currents move heat to wall sur- Use this heater along with your faces next to fireplace. Installing primary heating system. Do not fireplace next to vinyl or cloth install this heater as your pri- wall coverings or operating...
  • Page 10: Fireplace Clearances

    For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace iNsTallaTioN • where there is easy access for operation, inspec- Continued tion, and service INSTALLATION ITEMS • in coldest part of room Before installing fireplace, make sure you have An optional blower kit is available from your the items listed below.
  • Page 11 Note: A qualified installer should make all electri- iNsTallaTioN cal connections. Continued 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas Actual Framing line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip- Height 26" " ment shutoff valve.
  • Page 12: Optional Mantel Installation

    iNsTallaTioN OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION Refer to instructions provided with the mantel Continued for assembly instructions. Refer to the follow- ing instructions for system installation. Refer to WARNING: Never modify or instructions on page 6 for hood assembly. Blower cover the louvered slots on the accessory should be installed prior to mantel if front of the firebox.
  • Page 13 3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in iNsTallaTioN Figure 15. Continued 4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on 11. Place metal trim on shoulder screws located mitered edge of top brass trim (see Figure 15). on the side and top of the fireplace (see Assem- 5.
  • Page 14 5. In top of the fireplace cabinet, locate the four iNsTallaTioN mounting holes on the outer casing. Align Continued these four holes with those on the blower Installing Blower Accessory bracket assembly. Attach blower bracket as- sembly to the outer casing with 4 #10 screws CAUTION: Label all wires provided (see Figure 17).
  • Page 15 5. Test to make sure blower is working properly. iNsTallaTioN 6. Reinstall upper louver beginning with bottom Continued screws (see Figure 16, page 13) and close For Built-In Installation lower louver. WARNING: A licensed elec- Fan Switch (Auto/Off/On) Auto trician must connect the wiring Thermostat Blue harness to electrical supply...
  • Page 16 Installation must include an equipment shutoff iNsTallaTioN valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate Continued NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 23). IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve WARNING: This appliance in an accessible location.
  • Page 17 4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See iNsTallaTioN Checking Gas Connections, below. Feed Continued flexible gas line into fireplace. Make sure the We recommend that you install a sediment trap in entire flexible gas line is in fireplace. supply line as shown in Figure 23, page 16. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning.
  • Page 18: Connecting To Gas Supply

    iNsTallaTioN Equipment Shutoff Gas Regulator or Valve Continued Gas Control Valve Propane/LP CAUTION: Make sure exter- Supply Tank 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 Figure 27 - Checking Gas Joints SYSTEM (Propane/LP Only)
  • Page 19 iNsTallaTioN Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Continued 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote control unit. OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD 2. Attach terminal wires to the battery (not includ- REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES ed). Place battery into the battery housing. Remote-Ready Models Only 3.
  • Page 20 iNsTallaTioN Terminal “W” 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 Terminal “R” the floor in a location where there is good air circulation.
  • Page 21 4. Remove log packaging material and discard. iNsTallaTioN Gently place log over burner (see Figure 39). Continued (Do not allow log to contact flame as this will 2. Reattach screen by placing the notches in the create sooting.) screen frame over the shoulder screws and 5.
  • Page 22: Operating Fireplace

    iNsTallaTioN LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Continued 6. Insert first rod into hole in left side of firebox. Fasten rod to rear hole near center of firebox WARNING: You must operate using black Phillips head screw (see Figure 40, this fireplace with the screen page 21).
  • Page 23: Thermostat Control

    opERaTiNG FiREplaCE TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Continued 6. With control knob pressed in, press and Shutting Off Fireplace 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the release ignitor button. This will light pilot. OFF position. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until 2.
  • Page 24 opERaTiNG FiREplaCE LIGHTING Continued INSTRUCTIONS Note: It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off. However, the blower helps distribute WARNING: You must operate heated air from the fireplace. this fireplace with the screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is AUTO/OFF/ON Switch installed before running fireplace. NOTICE: During initial opera- tion of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a paper-burn- ing smell.
  • Page 25 opERaTiNG FiREplaCE TO TURN OFF GAS Continued TO APPLIANCE 6. With control knob pressed in, press and Shutting Off Fireplace release ignitor button. This will light pilot. 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the The pilot is attached to the front burner. If OFF position.
  • Page 26 opERaTiNG FiREplaCE THERMOSTAT SERIES (MODEL HRC200 SERIES) Continued The hand-held remote can be operated using Note: The burner may light if hand-held either the manual mode (MANU) or thermo- remote was on when selector switch was last static mode (AUTO) (see Figure 50). To select turned off. You can now turn the burner on and Fahrenheit/Centigrade mode display, carefully off with the hand-held remote control unit.
  • Page 27: Inspecting Burners

    opERaTiNG FiREplaCE OPERATING BLOWER Continued This blower has three settings: ON, OFF, and Note: Do not hold the hand-held remote for AUTO. In the ON position, the blower will oper- a long time. Body temperature will affect its ate constantly. In the OFF position, the blower operation in the AUTO mode.
  • Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance

    iNspECTiNG BURNERs ClEaNiNG aND CONTINUED maiNTENaNCE If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 53, page 27 WARNING: Turn off fireplace • turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli- and let cool before cleaning. ance, page 23 for Thermostat-Controlled Mod- els or page 25 for Remote-Ready Models) CAUTION: You must keep •...
  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram

    ClEaNiNG aND LOG SET • If you remove one-piece log set for cleaning, maiNTENaNCE refer to page 21, for placement instructions. Continued • Replace log set if broken or chipped (dime-sized 3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in or larger).
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 31 TRoUBlEsHooTiNG Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. C o n t r o l k n o b n o t f u l l y 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob is pressed in released 2.
  • Page 32 TRoUBlEsHooTiNG Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during 1. Residues from manufacturing 1. Problem will stop after a few initial operation processes and log curing hours of operation 2. Not enough air 2. Check burner for dirt and debris.
  • Page 33 TRoUBlEsHooTiNG Continued 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 * For purpose of input adjustment CDCFTNA, VDCFTN, FDCFTN VDCFRN, FDCFRN, CDCFNR • Rating: 17,000/26,000 Btu/Hr • Rating: 17,000/26,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas Only • Gas Type: Natural Gas Only •...
  • Page 35: Replacement Parts

    REplaCEmENT paRTs sERViCE HiNTs Note: Use only original replacement parts. This When Gas Pressure Is Too Low will protect your warranty coverage for parts • pilot will not stay lit replaced under warranty. • burners will have delayed ignition • fireplace will not produce specified heat PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product.
  • Page 36: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    BREakDoWN FIREBOx MODELS CDCFTNA, CDCFTPA, VDCFTN, VDCFTP, FDCFTN, FDCFTP VDCFRN, VDCFRP, FDCFRN AND FDCFRP www.desatech.com 111244-01G...
  • 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.
  • Page 38 illUsTRaTED paRTs BREakDoWN FIREBOx MODELS CDCFNR AND CDCFPR www.desatech.com 111244-01G...
  • Page 39 paRTs lisT 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. DESCRIPTION QTY. Outer Casing Top Baffle Outer Casing 104281-02BR Firebox Hood...
  • Page 40 BREakDoWN THERMOSTAT MODELS FDCFTP, FDCFTN, VDCFTP, VDCFTN, CDCFTPA AND CDCFTNA www.desatech.com 111244-01G...
  • Page 41 paRTs lisT THERMOSTAT 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. DESCRIPTION QTY. 111069-01 Dual Burner • • • •...
  • Page 42 illUsTRaTED paRTs BREakDoWN REMOTE-READY MODELS FDCFRN, FDCFRP, VDCFRN, VDCFRP, CDCFNR AND CDCFPR Natural Gas Only 20 (FDCFTN/TP, VDCFRN/RP) 20 (CDCFNR/PR) www.desatech.com 111244-01G...
  • Page 43 paRTs lisT 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. DESCRIPTION QTY. 111069-01 Dual Burner • • • •...
  • Page 44: Accessories

    aCCEssoRiEs NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call BLOWER KIT - GA3450TA DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for re- For all models.
  • Page 45 aCCEssoRiEs INFORMATION VIDEO - 108917-01 For all models. A care and maintenance video is Continued available by calling 1-866-672-6040. You may also email your request to productsupport@desaint. WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT com. SWITCH - GWMT1 FIRE CRACKLE - CF6-A (Not Shown) For all remote-ready models. The desired com- (Not Shown) fort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat For all 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. G 01/06...

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