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Comfort Glow CGCFTN Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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CGCFTP
CGCFTN
14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr
with Thermostat
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 performed
by a qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance
is not convertible for use with other gases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
VENT-FREE COMPACT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Cabinet Mantel/Hearth
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct installa-
tion and operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information con-
sult 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 ventila-
tion air must be provided. Refer to Air for
Combustion and Ventilation section on
page 5 of this manual.
Shown with Optional
Base Accessory

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  • Page 1 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com CGCFTP CGCFTN 14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat 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: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ... 2 LOCAL CODES ... 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ... 3 PRODUCT FEATURES ... 4 UNPACKING ... 4 ASSEMBLY ... 4 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ... 5 INSTALLATION ... 7 OPERATING FIREPLACE ...

  • Page 3: Local Codes

    SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. 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. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Lo- cate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).

  • Page 4: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES UNPACKING ASSEMBLY Assembling Fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent- free room fireplaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air.

  • Page 5: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    ASSEMBLY Continued Assembling Hood 1. Locate four black phillips sheet metal screws from the hard- ware packet. 2. Rotate hood as shown in Figure 4. Make sure hood tabs point toward fireplace. 3. Insert hood tabs between baffle and louvers (see Figure 4). 4.
  • Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation (Cont.) Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as...

  • Page 7: Installation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12"...

  • Page 8: Locating Fireplace

    INSTALLATION Installation Items Locating Fireplace INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regulator - propane/LP only (supplied by installer) • piping (check local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) •...

  • Page 9: Built-In Fireplace Installation

    INSTALLATION Continued For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace • 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 Accesso- ries, page 29. If planning to use blower, locate fireplace near an electrical outlet.

  • Page 10: Optional Mantel Installation

    INSTALLATION Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.) Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation Optional Mantel Installation INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materi- als to overlap the firebox front facing. IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued 6. Align brass trim kit for flush fit around opening. 7. Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach fireplace base to wooden base (see Figure 13, page 10). 8. Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be careful not to damage wall or mantel.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Installing Blower Accessory - GA3450T (Cont.) INSTALLATION Continued Removing Valve Cover Shield 1. Open bottom louver assembly by swinging the assembly down (see Figure 17). 2. Using short Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw under the center of the branch support. Rotate valve cover shield clock- wise and slide out.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued 9. Install the switch plate on the valve cover shield with 2 #10 screws provided (see Figure 19). Reinstall the valve cover shield. Route power cord out of the cabinet by inserting it through the bushing on the outer casing (see Figure 18, page 12).

  • Page 14: Connecting To Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION Installing Blower Accessory - GA3450T (Cont.) Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor Connecting to Gas Supply INSTALLATION Continued Extension Cord Use extension cord if needed. The cord must have a three-prong, grounding plug and a three-hole receptacle. Make sure cord is in good shape.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 24. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants.

  • Page 16: Checking Gas Connections

    INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak.

  • Page 17: Operating Fireplace

    OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty 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 18: Inspecting Burner

    OPERATING FIREPLACE To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Thermostat Control Operation Manual Lighting Procedure INSPECTING BURNER Pilot Flame Pattern Burner Flame Pattern OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace 1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise 2.

  • Page 19: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA Heating Products’ 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 ODS/pilot 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...
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 23: Specifications

    When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready: • model number of your fireplace • the replacement part number For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111044-01D CGCFTP CGCFTN 14,000/26,000 14,000/26,000 Propane/LP Only Natural Only Piezo Piezo 8" W.C.

  • Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models CGCFTP and CGCFTN ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS CGCFTP AND CGCFTN For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12-1 111044-01D...

  • Page 25: Parts List

    PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN 101054-01 101054-01 100563-01 100563-01 103470-01 103470-01 ** Part not available for field replacement. PARTS LIST Models CGCFTP and CGCFTN DESCRIPTION QTY. Outer Casing Top Outer Casing Shoulder Screw Screw, #10 x 3/8" Burner Louvered Door Left and Right Side Front Hex Head Screw, #10 x 3/8"...

  • Page 26: Parts Centrals

    PARTS CENTRALS PARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514-0322 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N.

  • Page 27: Owner's Registration Form

    OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM In order to provide better customer service for this and future purchases, we recommend that you register your product with us. You can register online at www.desatech.com. If access to our website is not available to you, please complete this Owner’s Registration Form and mail to the address on the back of this owner’s manual.
  • Page 28 Postage Required 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111044-01D TAPE...

  • Page 29: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer or Parts Central (see page 26). If they cannot supply these accessories call DESA Heating Products’ Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.

  • Page 30: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION 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. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. DESA Heating Products 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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