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Comfort Glow CGCF26TN Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
®
14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr
with Thermostat
CGCF26TN
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. (I.E. Installation of this
product is permitted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited)
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
COMPACT FIREPLACE
Save this manual for future reference.
Shown with Optional
Cabinet Mantel/Hearth
Base Accessory
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional informa-
tion consult a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas sup-
plier.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to Air for
Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 6 of this manual.

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  • Page 1 14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr Shown with Optional with Thermostat Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory CGCF26TN WARNING: Improper installation, WARNING: If the information in this manual is not adjustment, alteration, service, or followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- maintenance can cause injury or ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ................... 2 Product Identification ................4 Local Codes ..................... 4 Product Features ..................4 Unpacking ....................4 Assembly ....................4 Air for Combustion and Ventilation ............6 Installation ....................10 Connecting to Gas Supply ............... 16 Checking Gas Connections ..............
  • Page 3 SAFETY WARNINGS Continued WARNING ICON G 001 INFORMATION WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This Continued appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2.

  • Page 4: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Fireplace Cabinet Screen Logs Control Knob Ignitor Button Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Compact Fireplace Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local LOCAL CODES codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also known as NFPA 54*.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, 5/16" hex wrench, and slotted screwdriver Continued Installing Log 1. Remove back log, branch, and hood from log box. Discard protective packaging. 2. Remove two shipping screws above screen (see Figure 2). 3. Lift screen up and pull out to remove. 4.

  • Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 COMBUSTION This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for VENTILATION this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever.
  • Page 7 DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION AIR FOR Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space COMBUSTION Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms VENTILATION with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
  • Page 8 AIR FOR WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 COMBUSTION If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus- tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the VENTILATION National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 or appli- cable local codes.
  • Page 9 AIR FOR Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two COMBUSTION permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and crawl spaces.

  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION NOTICE A qualified service person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes. CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, 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.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION CAUTION WARNING ICON G 001 Continued 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 fireplace •...
  • Page 12 BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTALLING Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in Continued enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional brass trim kit accessory is available (see Accessories, page 29). Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately inch.
  • Page 13 6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to INSTALLING Gas Supply, page 17. 7. If the optional blower has been installed connect blower to electrical source. Continued Option one: Route blower electrical cord through side or rear access door of fireplace.
  • Page 14 INSTALLING OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer to Note: Continued instructions below for system installation. Refer to instructions on page 5 for firebox assembly. Blower accessory should be installed if it is being used (see Accessories, page 29). 1.
  • Page 15 Assembling Brass Trim (Brass trim shipped with mantel) INSTALLING 1. Remove packaging from three remaining pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet. Continued 3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 14. 4.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Gas Supply

    NOTICE CONNECTING A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. TO GAS Follow all local codes. SUPPLY WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Never connect fireplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. Check gas line pressure before connecting fireplace to gas line.
  • Page 17 CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed CONNECTING • Phillips screwdriver TO GAS • sealant (resistant to propane gas, not provided) SUPPLY 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws. Lift Continued fireplace screen up and pull out to remove.

  • Page 18: Checking Gas Connections

    CHECKING WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. CONNECTIONS WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.

  • Page 19: Operating Fireplace

    OPERATING FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING FIREPLACE WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
  • Page 20 OPERATING 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information FIREPLACE at the top of page 19. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. Continued 5.

  • Page 21: Manual Lighting Procedure

    OPERATING TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE FIREPLACE Shutting Off Fireplace Continued 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. Clockwise 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1.

  • Page 22: Inspecting Burner

    INSPECTING Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. BURNER PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 23 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 24 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool.
  • Page 23 INSPECTING BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 25 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 26 shows an incorrect BURNER burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. It also shows the flame higher than one inch above the log. Continued When using the fireplace the first time, the flame will be yellow for approxi- Note:...

  • Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. MAINTENANCE CAUTION WARNING ICON G 001 You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passage- ways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use.
  • Page 25 OBSERVED POSSIBLE TROUBLE- PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY SHOOTING When ignitor button 1. Gas supply turned off 1. Turn on gas supply or Continued is pressed, there is or manual shutoff open manual shutoff spark at ODS/pilot valve closed valve but no ignition 2.
  • Page 26 OBSERVED POSSIBLE TROUBLE- PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY SHOOTING Burner does not light 1. Burner orifice is 1. Clean burner (see Continued after ODS/pilot is lit clogged Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 24) or replace burner orifice 2. Burner orifice diameter 2. Replace burner orifice is too small 3.
  • Page 27 TROUBLE- WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 SHOOTING If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. Continued • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. •...

  • Page 28: Technical Service

    You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. TECHNICAL If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS Btu (Variable) 14,000/26,000 Type Gas Natural Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 3" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) * Maximum 10.5"...

  • Page 29: Accessories

    Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they cannot supply ACCESSORIES these accessories call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-458-2472 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. MANUAL SHUTOFF THERMOSTATICALLY VALVE - GA5010...

  • Page 30: Illustrated Parts List

    35-1 12-1 35-2 12-1 12-2 CGCF26TN 103668...
  • Page 31 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, PARTS LIST follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. Model: CGCF26TN PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 102633-01 Outer Casing Top 102624-02 Outer Casing...

  • Page 32: Parts Centrals

    PARTS These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. CENTRALS Baltimore Electric East Coast Energy Products 1348 Dixwell Avenue 707 Broadway Hamden, CT 06514-0322 W. Long Branch, NJ 07764-1542 1-800-397-7553 908-870-8809 203-248-7553...
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  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty.

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