Comfort Glow CGFB36CA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Unvented (vent-free) 36" universal firebox

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
36" UNIVERSAL FIREBOX
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
CGFB36CA
Circulating 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 in-
structions.
• 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 firebox 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 permit-
ted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited).
Save this manual for future reference.
®
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual for
correct installation and opera-
tional procedures. For assis-
tance or additional informa-
tion consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: For use only with
decorative type unvented room
heaters. Do not build a wood fire.
This firebox has been tested and
approved by I.A.S. under their
REQ. 2-97 for use with any ANS
Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.

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  • Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) 36" UNIVERSAL FIREBOX OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL CGFB36CA Circulating Model ® WARNING: Improper installa- WARNING: If the information in this manual is not tion, adjustment, alteration, followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result service, or maintenance can...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX SAFETY 3. Do not use this firebox as a wood-burn- 11. Never place any objects in the firebox ing fireplace. Use only ANS Z21.11.2 cer- or on logs. INFORMATION tified unvented room heaters (log sets). 12. Firebox front and screen becomes very 4.
  • Page 3: Local Codes

    OWNER’S MANUAL LOCAL CODES PRODUCT LOCATING FEATURES FIREBOX Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use Planning the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Operation Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. Plan where you will install the firebox.
  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX PRODUCT 41 11/16" SPECIFICATIONS Standoffs 2 5/8" 35" 19 3/8" Built-in Nailing 15 7/8" Flanges 36" 2 5/8" Louvers 6 5/8" Figure 1 - Firebox Front View Standoffs 29 1/8" 1 1/2" 2 3/4" 8 7/16" Electrical Access Hole (for use 19 1/2"...
  • Page 5: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR PROVIDING ADEQUATE Confined and Unconfined Space VENTILATION COMBUSTION AND The National Fuel Gas Code (ANS Z223.1, 1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space The following is exerpts from National Fuel VENTILATION as a space whose volume is less than 50 Gas Code.
  • Page 6 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREBOX 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 firebox plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
  • Page 7 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND 12" VENTILATION Continued Ventilation VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Grills Grills Into Adjoining Room, Into Adjoining Ventilation Air From Inside Option 2 Room, Remove Building Option 1 Door into Adjoining This fresh air would come from an adjoining Room, unconfined space.
  • Page 8: Installation Clearances

    UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX INSTALLATION Note: Your Comfort Glow firebox is de- C. When the firebox is installed on car- signed to be used in zero clearance installa- peting or other combustible material, tions. Wall or framing material can be placed...
  • Page 9 DEPTH installing firebox into a framed-in enclo- MODEL # (Inside to Inside) HEIGHT (Minimum) sure. This makes the front of firebox flush CGFB36CA " 37" 20" with wall. Optional brass trim accessories are available (see Accessories, page 19). The brass trim will extend past sides of firebox approximately 1/2 inch.This will...
  • Page 10 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Non-combustible materials Place cabinet mantel on floor in desired such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front location. Make sure mantel is flush Continued facing, but should never cover any neces- against wall. 3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough sary openings like louvered slots.
  • Page 11: Installing Gas Line

    6. Install the brass trim kit furnished with supply. Follow all local codes. Model CGFB36CA can be hard-wired to the mantel. See instruction sheet included duplex outlet located inside the firebox bot- with the mantel now.
  • Page 12 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX INSTALLATION 8. Connect electrical cable to duplex out- let. Match wire colors to those on duplex Continued outlet. Be sure to connect ground wire. 9. Replace duplex outlet with screw. Remove the screw and retainer bracket at the top of the brick liner panel in the 10.
  • Page 13 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Retainer Bracket Screw Continued INSTALLING MODEL GA3750 ACCESSORY BLOWER NOTICE: If a log set is installed in the firebox, disconnect log set from gas supply and remove from firebox. Contact a qualified ser- vice person to do this. Screws 1.
  • Page 14 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX INSTALLATION 9. Plug in blower power cord. NOTICE: A qualified service per- a. If your firebox is installed as a free- Continued son must install heater. Follow standing unit with an accessory all local codes. mantel, determine whether the power 4.
  • Page 15 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Top View of Rod Layout Screw Continued INSTALLING FIREPLACE Rear Hole HOOD AND SCREEN Front Hole 1. Attach hood to firebox using (7) #10 x 3/8" phillips screws provided (see Fig- ure 28). 2. Insert each rod through all rings located at top of screen.
  • Page 16: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CGFB36CA 105161...
  • Page 17: Parts List

    OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual. CGFB36CA PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 103437-03 Firebox Top 103608-02 Firebrick Retainer...
  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX REPLACEMENT Parts Not Under Warranty When calling DESA International, have ready PARTS Contact authorized dealers of this product. • your name If they can’t supply original replacement Note: Use only original replacement parts. • your address part(s), either contact your nearest Parts This will protect your warranty coverage for Central (see above) or call DESA •...
  • Page 19: Technical Service

    OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICAL ACCESSORIES SERVICE Purchase these firebox accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these You may have further questions about in- accessories, call DESA International’s Sales stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. Department at 1-800-432-2382 for infor- If so, contact DESA International’s Techni- mation.
  • Page 20: 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. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.

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