Comfort Flame CGCFTNA Owners Manual And Installation Manual

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oWNeR's oPeRATIoN ANd INsTAllATIoN MANUAl

Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory

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 quali-

fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com

Comfort

VeNT-FRee CoMPACT FIRePlACe

Models CGCFTNA ANd CGCFTPA

Flame

by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC

PFS

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Page 1 Comfort Comfort Flame Flame by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC VeNT-FRee CoMPACT FIRePlACe oWNeR’s oPeRATIoN ANd INsTAllATIoN MANUAl ® Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory Models CGCFTNA ANd CGCFTPA 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 ..............2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 23 Local Codes............4 Troubleshooting ..........24 Product Identification ........... 4 Specifications ............ 28 Product Features ..........5 Service Hints ............. 28 Unpacking............5 Technical Service..........28 Assembly ............. 5 Replacement Parts ..........
Page 3: With Fireplace
sAFeTy Continued Keep the appliance area clear WARNING: Any change to and free from combustible ma- this heater or its controls can terials, gasoline, and other flam- be dangerous. mable vapors and liquids. 1. This appliance is only for use with type of WARNING: Do not allow fans gas indicated on rating plate.
Page 4: Local Codes
sAFeTy Continued 10. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to 14. Turn off and unplug fireplace and let run properly. This fireplace has an Oxygen cool before servicing. Only a qualified Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff service person should service and repair system.
Page 5: Product Features
1. Remove fireplace and hood from carton. 4. Check fireplace for any shipping damage. Log is wrapped and inside fireplace. Do If heater is damaged call FMI PRODUCTS, not remove at this time. LLC at 1-866-328-4537. Please do not return product to the store.
Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AsseMBly Continued Assembling Hood Louver 1. Locate four black phillips sheet metal screws from the hardware packet. Hood Tabs 2. Rotate hood as shown in Figure 3. Make sure hood tabs point toward fireplace. 3. Insert hood tabs between baffle and lou- vers (see Figure 3).
Page 7 AIR FoR CoMBUsTIoN ANd VeNTIlATIoN Continued c. caulking or sealants are applied to 2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates ________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi- and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Page 8 AIR FoR CoMBUsTIoN ANd VeNTIlATIoN Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors WARNING: If the area in which Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation the heater may be operated does grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling not meet the required volume for and one within 12"...
Page 9: Installation
INsTAllATIoN IMPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add mois- NOTICE: This heater is intended ture to the air. Although this is beneficial, for use as supplemental heat. installing fireplace in rooms without enough Use this heater along with your ventilation air may cause mildew to form from primary heating system.
Page 10 INsTAllATIoN Continued LOCATING FIREPLACE Note: When installing fireplace directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material, WARNING: Maintain the other than wood flooring, the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending minimum clearances shown the full width and depth of the fireplace. in Figures 6 and 7.
Page 11 INsTAllATIoN Continued IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, WARNING: If pre-wiring, do combustible materials not connect wiring to any electri- WARNING: Do not allow any cal source at this time. combustible/noncombustible Install fireplace electrical outlet materials to overlap the firebox and connect wiring to outlet front facing.
Page 12 INsTAllATIoN Continued OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION WARNING: Never modify or Refer to instructions provided with the mantel cover the louvered slots on the for assembly instructions. Refer to the follow- front of the firebox. ing instructions for system installation. Refer to instructions on page 6 for hood assembly. Mantel Clearances for Built-In Blower accessory should be installed prior Installation...
Page 13 INsTAllATIoN Continued 9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See 4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim Checking Gas Connections, page 18. in slot on mitered edge of top trim (see Figure 14). 10. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel (see Figure 13). Be careful not to 5.
Page 14 INsTAllATIoN Continued Note: If you do not have a short Phillips 4. Carefully disconnect green and white screwdriver, the screen, log set, and wires at their insulated connectors. branch support must be removed so a 5. In top of heater cabinet, locate 4 mounting longer screwdriver may be used.
Page 15 INsTAllATIoN Continued Note: When switch is in AUTO position, 4. A licensed electrician must follow the wir- fan will start after heater has run for a ing diagram to connect incoming electri- few moments. Fan will continue to run cal supply to fan kit wiring harness (see for several moments after heater has Figure 19).
Page 16 INsTAllATIoN Continued Blower Bracket Wire Harness Assembly CAUTION: Never connect pro- pane/LP fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. This fireplace Screw requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the fireplace Switch Plate and propane/LP supply. Power Switch Cord Outlet...
Page 17 INsTAllATIoN Continued Installation must include an equipment shutoff 2. Remove screws that attach branch sup- valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Lo- port to fireplace (see Figure 23). Carefully cate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook lift up branch support and remove from up.
Page 18: Connecting To Gas Supply
INsTAllATIoN Continued 6. Replace branch support back into fire- PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY place. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace PIPING SYSTEM base area while replacing branch support. Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG Make sure the entire flexible gas line is (3.5 kPa) in fireplace base area.
Page 19: Operation
INsTAllATIoN Continued Equipment PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS Shutoff Valve CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure Propane/LP 25, page 18). Supply Tank 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open pro- pane/LP supply tank valve.
Page 20 oPeRATIoN Continued LIGHTING Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, page 24. Also contact a INSTRUCTIONS qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot WARNING: You must operate with match. To light pilot with match, see this fireplace with the fireplace Manual Lighting Procedure, page 21.
Page 21 oPeRATIoN Continued TO TURN OFF GAS MANUAL LIGHTING TO APPLIANCE PROCEDURE 1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Shutting Off Fireplace Instructions, page 20. 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the 2. With control knob pressed in, strike match. OFF position.
Page 22: Inspecting Burner
INsPeCTING BURNeR BURNER FLAME PATTERN Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. Figure 33 shows a correct burner flame pat- tern. Figure 34 shows an incorrect burner PILOT FLAME PATTERN flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame Figure 31 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. pattern shows sporadic, irregular flame tip- Figure 32 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat- ping.
Page 23: Cleaning And Maintenance
CleANING ANd MAINTeNANCe 4. Check orifice holder located at end of WARNING: Turn off fireplace burner tube again. Remove any large and let cool before cleaning. particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. 5.
Page 24: Troubleshooting
TRoUBlesHooTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
Page 25 TRoUBlesHooTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Control knob not fully 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob pressed in is released 2. Control knob not pressed in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep long enough control knob pressed in 30 seconds...
Page 26 TRoUBlesHooTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during 1. Residues from manufactur- 1. Problem will stop after a few initial operation ing processes hours of operation Fireplace produces a whis- 1. Turning control knob to HI 1.
Page 27 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
Page 28: Specifications
• model and serial numbers of your heater You may have further questions about • how heater was malfunctioning installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at • purchase date 1-866-328-4537. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready.
Page 29: Accessories
For all models. Mantel features clean, classic local dealer. If they can not supply these lines. Available in a stained oak or unfinished accessories call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at hardwood, ready to stain or paint. Complete 1-866-328-4537 for information. You can assembly instructions included.
Page 30: Parts
PARTs MODELS CGCFTPA (SHOWN) AND CGCFTNA 12-1 www.fmiproducts.com 124978-01B...
Page 31 PARTs This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION CGCFTNA CGCFTPA QTY 102633-02 Outer Casing Top • • 102624-02 Outer Casing •...
Page 32: Warranty
This is FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express war- ranty excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to two (2) year on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase.

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