Check Gas Type; Locating Fireplace; Installation Items - Comfort Glow CF26PR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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. This will help circu-
late the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install fireplace.
Follow all local codes.
Note: Your Comfort Glow fireplace is de-
signed to be used in zero clearance installa-
tions. Wall or framing material can be placed
directly against any exterior surface of your
fireplace, except where standoff spacers are
integrally attached. If standoff spacers are
attached to your fireplace, these spacers can
be placed directly against wall or framing
materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough open-
ings to create the easiest installation (see
Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 8).

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply
is not propane/LP, do not install fireplace.
Call dealer where you bought fireplace for
proper type fireplace.

INSTALLATION ITEMS

Before installing fireplace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• test gauge connection*
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* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Pur-
chase the optional A.G.A. design-certified
manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 28.
Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided brass
trim kit for built-in installations. See Acces-
sories, page 28.

LOCATING FIREPLACE

WARNING: Maintain the mini-
mum clearances shown in Fig-
ures 4 and 5. If you can, provide
greater clearances from floor,
ceiling, and joining wall.
You can recess firebox into the wall. You
can also position fireplace in the optional
cabinet or corner mantels. IMPORTANT:
Only use optional cabinet or corner man-
tels specified in this manual. Purchase the
optional mantel from your dealer (see
Accessories, page 28).
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace
• in a bedroom or a bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objects are less than 42 inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This fireplace cre-
ates warm air currents. These cur-
rents move heat to wall surfaces
next to fireplace. Installing fire-
place next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating fireplace
where impurities (such as to-
bacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls.
I MPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add mois-
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing fireplace in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form
from too much moisture. See Air for Combus-
tion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
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OWNER'S MANUAL
CAUTION: If you install the
fireplace in a home garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must
be at least 18 inches above
floor.
• locate fireplace where moving
vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install fire-
place
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service.
• in coldest part of room.
An optional blower kit is available from
your dealer. See Accessories, page 28. If
planning to use blower, locate fireplace near
an electrical outlet.
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Fireplace
Left
Side
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed
From Front of Fireplace Shown Built In
The Wall
Top Of
Mantel Can
Be Flush
With Wall
Left
Side
Figure 5- Mounting Clearances As Viewed
From Front of Fireplace Shown with
Optional Mantel
CEILING
42" Minimum
Right
Side
FLOOR
CEILING
42"
Minimum
Right
Side
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