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VENT-FREE COMPACT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Shown with Optional
Cabinet Mantel/Hearth
Base Accessory
HDCFTP, HDCFTN, CGCFTP AND CGCFTN
14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat
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
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult 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. Provi- sions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Ai
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SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Do not use a blow- WARNING: This product con- er insert, heat exchanger insert tains and/or generates chemicals or other accessory not approved known to the state of California for use with this fireplace. to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s of traffic and away from furniture manual carefully and completely and draperies. before trying to assembl
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12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or SAFETY INFORMATION burn paper or other objects. Continued 13. Never place any objects in the fireplace or on 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of logs. gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance 14. Do not use fireplace if any part has been under is not convertible for use with other gases. water. Immediately call a qualified service 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside technician to inspect the room fireplace and
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PRODUCT FEATURES ASSEMBLY SAFETY PILOT WARNING: Always have This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- branch support and screen in tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The place before operating fireplace. ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room This prevents excessive temper- fireplaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off the fireplace if atures on fireplace surfaces. there is not enough fresh air. PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM WARNING: Failure to position This fireplace has a piezo igni
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ASSEMBLY AIR FOR COMBUSTION Continued AND VENTILATION Assembling Hood 1. Locate four black phillips sheet metal screws WARNING: This heater shall from the hardware packet. not be installed in a confined 2. Rotate hood as shown in Figure 4. Make sure space or unusually tight con- hood tabs point toward fireplace. struction unless provisions are 3. Insert hood tabs between baffle and louvers provided for adequate combus- (see Figure 4). tion and ventilation air. Read the 4. Gently rotate hoo
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1. Determine the volume of the space (length x AIR FOR COMBUSTION width x height). AND VENTILATION Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft. Continued (volume of space) Unusually tight construction is defined as Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. construction where: (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- If additional ventilation to adjoining room is side atmosphere have a continuous supplied with grills or
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Ventilation Air From Outdoors AIR FOR COMBUSTION Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or AND VENTILATION ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: Continued one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum of the floor. Connect these items directly to the Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an un- outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These confined space. You will need no additional spaces include attics and c
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You can recess firebox into the wall. You can INSTALLATION also position fireplace in the optional cabinet or Continued corner mantels. IMPORTANT: Only use optional Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual. clearance installations. Wall or framing material Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (see can be placed directly against any exterior surface Accessories, page 30). of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers ar
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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Built-in installation of this fireplace involves Continued installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. CAUTION: This fireplace cre- An optional brass trim kit accessory is available ates warm air currents. These (see Accessories, page 30). Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This currents move heat to wall sur- will cover the rough edges of the wall opening.
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IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, INSTALLATION combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum Continued board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be 2. If installing GA3450T blower accessory, do butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox. so at this time. Follow instructions included Combustible materials should never overlap the with blower accessory. Note: If not installing firebox front facing. blower accessory, you may wish to run electri- cal wiring to your firepl
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OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Note: Refer to instructions provided with the man- Continued tel for assembly instructions. Refer to instructions MANTEL CLEARANCES FOR BUILT- below for system installation. Refer to instructions IN INSTALLATION on page 4 for firebox assembly. Blower accessory If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must l i t ll if it is i s (s I st lli shou d be ns a ed be ng u ed ee n a ng meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and Blower Accessory
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Top Brass INSTALLATION Trim Continued Set Screws Slot 13. Place mantel around fireplace. Be careful not Adjusting to damage wall or mantel. Plate 14. Place brass trim kit on the shoulder screws Side located on the side and top of the fireplace. Mitered Brass Firmly snap the brass trim over the shoulder Edge Trim screws on fireplace (see Figure 13, page 12). Shim 15. Adjust assembly to remove any gaps. Attach remaining two 3" wood screws from hardware pack through openings inside of firep
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1. Install snap bushings found in hardware kit INSTALLATION into both holes in rear of valve cover shield. Continued 2. Make sure the wire harness is firmly connected to Removing Valve Cover Shield the terminals on the blower bracket assembly. 1. Open bottom louver assembly by swinging 3. Note the wire locations on back of AUTO/ the assembly down (see Figure 17). OFF/ON switch. The terminals on back of 2. Using short Phillips screwdriver, remove the switch are numbered 1, 2 and 3. Carefu
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3. Remove black plastic strain relief and power INSTALLATION cord from switch plate. The power cord supplied Continued will not be used in built-in installations. Pop in 9. Install the switch plate on the valve cover the plastic snap bushing found in hardware kit shield with 2 #10 screws provided (see Figure into the hole left by supply cord/strain relief. 19). Reinstall the valve cover shield. Route 4. A licensed electrician must follow the wiring power cord out of the cabinet by inser
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INSTALLATION CAUTION: Never connect Continued propane/LP fireplace directly Extension Cord to the propane/LP supply. This Use extension cord if needed. The cord must have fireplace requires an external a three-prong, grounding plug and a three-hole receptacle. Make sure cord is in good shape. It must regulator (not supplied). Install be heavy enough to carry the current needed. An un- the external regulator between dersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage. This the fireplace and p
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CONNECTING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION SHUTOFF VALVE TO HEATER Continued CONTROL Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT Installation Items Needed tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap • Phillips screwdriver must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 24). • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff valve provided) in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff 1. Remove fireplace scree
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PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY INSTALLATION PIPING SYSTEM Continued Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 4. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads (3.5 kPa) of gas connector attached to flexible gas line/ 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 26). gas valve (control valve) and equipment 5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Checking Gas Connections. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will
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INSTALLATION OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued FOR YOUR SAFETY Equipment Shutoff Valve READ BEFORE LIGHTING Propane/LP Supply WARNING: If you do not fol- Tank low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal 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. Figure 28 - Checking Gas Joints Shown B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the with Optional
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Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to OPERATING FIREPLACE Troubleshooting, page 23. Also contact a Continued qualified service person or gas supplier for LIGHTING repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot INSTRUCTIONS with match. To light pilot with match, see Manual Lighting Procedure, page 21. WARNING: You must operate 7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release this fireplace with the fireplace control knob. screen in place.
