Desa Comfort Glow CGB3924NR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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PREMIUM AGED SPLIT OAK AND
YELLOW FLAME UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
NATURAL GAS LOG HEATERS
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
CGD3924NR
CGB3924NR
CGB3930NR
24" and 30" Remote
Controlled Model
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed 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 per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) 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 section on page 4 of this manual.
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.
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.
(Yellow Flame Model Shown)
Save this manual for future reference.
Remote Control
Operation Requires
Two (2) 9-Volt Alkaline
Batteries Not Included
WARNING: Improper installation, ad-
justment, alteration, service, or mainte-
nance can cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual for correct
installation and operational procedures.
For assistance or additional informa-
tion consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is for instal-
lation only in a solid-fuel burning ma-
sonry or UL127 factory-built fireplace,
or in an approved ventless firebox. It is
design certified for these installations
in accordance with ANSI Z21.11.2.
Exception: Do not install this appli-
ance in a factory-built fireplace that
includes instructions stating it has not
been tested or should not be used with
unvented gas logs.
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  • Page 1 PREMIUM AGED SPLIT OAK AND YELLOW FLAME UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) NATURAL GAS LOG HEATERS OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL CGD3924NR CGB3924NR CGB3930NR 24" and 30" Remote Controlled Model WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    • do not try to light any appliance • do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building CGD3924NR, CGB3924NR and CGB3930NR • immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions •...
  • Page 3: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Crossover Log Front Log Remote Control Piezo Ignitor Remote Selector Switch Flame Adjustment Knob Figure 1 - Yellow Flame Vent-Free Gas Log Heater Shown (Logs May Vary by Model) LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes.
  • Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    3. Confined Space The information on pages 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation. CGD3924NR, CGB3924NR and CGB3930NR Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and win- dows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation.
  • Page 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER 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 heater 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. CGD3924NR, CGB3924NR and CGB3930NR 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 See Figure 5 and Figures 6 and 7 on page 9 for minimum clearances. IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these minimum clearances, you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open. CGD3924NR, CGB3924NR and CGB3930NR Non-Combustible Requirements for Material Distance (A) Safe Installation 12"...
  • Page 9: Mantel Clearances

    INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6). If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not met, you must have a hood. When using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel clearances required.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burn- ers are level. If heater is not level, heater will not work properly. CGD3924NR, CGB3924NR and CGB3930NR Installation Items Needed • hardware package (provided with heater) • approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if allowed by local codes) •...
  • Page 11: Connecting To Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. Installation Items Needed Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below. • piping (check local codes) •...
  • Page 12 Figure 13 - Manual Shutoff Valve Manual Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 14 - Checking Gas Joints CGD3924NR, CGB3924NR and CGB3930NR Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 13). 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS (CGD3924NR) 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. CAUTION: After installation and periodically thereafter, check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log.
  • Page 14 “U” Bend U-Shaped Slot Figure 21 - Installing Middle Log (#1) CGD3924NR, CGB3924NR and CGB3930NR 1. Place the base of the middle log (#1) in the U-shaped slots of the grate base. The cutout on the right of the middle log should bit over the burner (see Fig- ure 21).
  • Page 15: Operating Heater

    OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.
  • Page 16 • Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position. • Use remote control manual OFF button. • Set remote selector switch in the OFF position. CGD3924NR, CGB3924NR and CGB3930NR THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between HI and LO.
  • Page 17: Cleaning And Maintenance

    OPERATING HEATER Continued Shows Temperature Setting Allows Burners to be Turned On and Off with the Hand-Held Remote Unit. The log heater will automatically cycle between pilot and the heat setting that has been selected. Figure 28 - Thermostat Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Selections INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released CGD3924NR, CGB3924NR and CGB3930NR WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Remote doesn't function 104306...
  • Page 20 Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates) Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion CGD3924NR, CGB3924NR and CGB3930NR POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- tracting while cooling 1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either contact your near- est Parts Central (see page 28) or call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800- 972-7879 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 22: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    UVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CGD3924NR CGD3924NR, CGB3924NR and CGB3930NR 104306...
  • Page 23: Parts List

    PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. CGD3924NR 104306 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 103008-01 Back Log (#1) 103009-01 Middle Log (#2) 103010-01 Front Log (#3) 103011-01...
  • Page 24 CGD3924NR, CGB3924NR and CGB3930NR UVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CGB3924NR CGB3930NR 104306...
  • Page 25 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. CGB3924NR CGB3930NR 104306 CGB3924NR CGB3930NR PART NUMBER PART NUMBER 104897-01 104897-02 104898-01 104898-02...
  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central (see Below) or call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800- 972-7879 for referral information. When calling DESA International, have ready •...
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  • Page 28: Warranty Information

    COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATERS 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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