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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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.
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
CHDV34(N/P)(A)
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Save this manual for future reference.
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 information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
— Installation and service
must be performed by a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
— This appliance is for use
only with indicated gas type. It
is not convertible for use with
other gases, unless a certified
kit is used.
®
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 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. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Page 2: Safety Information
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this fireplace. Im- proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosions, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Page 3: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Top Louver Panel Nailing Flange Glass Door Assembly Piezo Ignitor Valve Lower Louver Panel Glowing Embers Blower Adjustment (Optional Installation) Figure 1 - Comfort Glow Direct-Vent Fireplace CHDV Series 105456 OWNER’S MANUAL Vent Opening Stand-off Log Set Lava Rock Grate Assembly ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch... -
Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your Comfort Glow direct-vent fire- place. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a location where the heat output is not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors. -
Page 5: General Venting
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued 13" 29" " 58" Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation Top of Louver Opening Ref. Mantel Depth Ref. Mantel from Top of Louver Opening 14" (356mm) 16" (406mm) 12" (305mm) 14" (356mm) 10" (254mm) 12" (305mm) 8"... - Page 6 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) GENERAL VENTING TERMINATION CAP A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches (305mm) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [12 inches (305mm) minimum] C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (305mm) recommended to prevent condensation on window] D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24 inches (610mm) from the...
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Page 7: Venting Installation
• Unauthorized modification of the vent- ing system 105456 OWNER’S MANUAL • Installation of any component part not manufactured or approved by DESA International • Installation other than as instructed by these instructions WARNING: This gas fireplace and vent assembly must be vented directly to the outside. -
Page 8: Installation
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting will take. Note: The location of the horizontal vent termination on the exterior wall must meet all local and national building codes and must not be easily blocked or obstructed. - Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire- place. Set fireplace in front of it’s per- manent location to insure minimum clearances. Mark the wall for a 10" square hole (for noncombustible ma- terial such as masonry block or con- crete, a 7 "...
- Page 10 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 16 through 20 show different con- figurations for venting with horizontal ter- mination. Each figure includes a chart with vertical minimum/maximum and horizon- tal maximum dimensions which must be met. All connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as speci- fied in the second warning statement on page 7.
- Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H 5' min. 2' max. 6' min. 4' max. 7' min. 6' max. 8' min. 8' min. 20' max. 8' max. Figure 19 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H...
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Page 12: Installation For Vertical Termination
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Note: Vertical restrictors must be installed in all vertical installations. Determine the route your vertical vent- ing will take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters, or other framing will obstruct the venting system, consider an offset (see Figure 21) to avoid cutting loadbearing members. - Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 3. Lower the support box through the hole in the roof until the bottom of the box extends at least 2" below the ceiling (see Figure 23). Align the support box vertically and horizontally using a level. Temporarily tack the support box in place through the inside walls and into the roof sheathing.
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Page 14: High Altitude Installation
Consult your local gas company to help de- termine the proper orifice for your location. For assistance with any high altitude instal- lation contact DESA International’s Tech- nical Services Department at 1-800-DESA- LOG (1-800-337-2564). PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING... - Page 15 CD4030 Flex Wall Thimble (Qty 1) CD4040 4" Hose Clamp (Qty 1) CD4050 7" Hose Clamp (Qty 1) Simpson Dura-Vent GS 4" x 6 Number Description Available from DESA International: SD2040 Simpson Dura-Vent GS 30 Elbow (6 pcs.) SD2050 Simpson Dura-Vent GS 60 Elbow (6 pcs.)
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Page 16: Fireplace Installation
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) FIREPLACE 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 17 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 8. Plug in blower power cord. a. If your fireplace system is installed as a freestanding unit with an ac- cessory mantel, determine whether the power cord will exit the left side or the right side of the firebox. In- stall one plastic bushing provided into the 1 "...
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Page 18: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: For propane/LP units, never connect heater di- rectly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). -
Page 19: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Open lower louver door panel by gen- tly pulling forward. 2. Route flexible gas line (provided by installer) from manual shutoff valve to fireplace. - Page 20 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 37). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace, or using compressed air.
- Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL - CGHRC SERIES/CGHRCT SERIES Installing Remote Receiver 1. Open bottom louver and locate the switch bracket on the left. 2. Unscrew the switch bracket. Lean bracket forward so you are able to ac- cess the back of the remote receiver.
- Page 22 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER CD8037 WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and un- plug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner. This brick liner kit is optional. You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Accessories, page 36.
- Page 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS 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. Each log is marked with a number.
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Page 24: Operating Fireplace
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) OPERATING FIREPLACE 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 25: Optional Remote Operation
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately (see Accessories, page 36). Follow instructions included with the remote control. Thermostat Control Operation (Optional CGHRCT Only) The thermo- stat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level be- tween HI and LO. -
Page 26: Inspecting Burners
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WARNING: Do not connect the thermostat to a power source. Electrical shock and/or a fire haz- ard will occur. Light the fireplace as instructed in Light- ing Instructions on page 24. Set wall ther- mostat to desired temperature. -
Page 27: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol areas, burners, and circulat- ing air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fire- place before each use. Have fire- place inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot... - Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Remote does not function 105456...
- Page 30 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) 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.
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Page 31: Replacement Parts
If they can not supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). When calling DESA International, have ready • your name • your address • model and serial numbers of your fireplace • how fireplace was malfunctioning •... -
Page 32: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CHDV34N(A) 34-2 34-3 CHDV34(N/P)(A) 34-1 34-4 11 (Included in Hardware Pack) 105456... -
Page 33: Parts List
PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE CHDV34N(A) PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104445-01 Top Outer Casing 105278-01 Outer Casing 105297-01 Bottom Outer Casing 104479-10BR... - Page 34 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CHDV34P(A) 34-2 34-3 CHDV34(N/P)(A) 34-1 34-4 11 (Included in Hardware Pack) 105456...
- Page 35 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE CHDV34P(A) PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104445-01 Top Outer Casing 105278-01 Outer Casing 105297-01 Bottom Outer Casing 104479-10BR...
- Page 36 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382. for information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual.
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Page 38: Warranty Information
We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. 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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