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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS
COMPACT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
CGCF26TNA
®
14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr
Shown with Optional
with Thermostat
Cabinet Mantel/Hearth
Base Accessory
WARNING: Improper installa-
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
vice, or maintenance can cause
ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
injury or property damage. Re-
— Do not store or use ga
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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE 1. This appliance is only for use with the 11. Before using furniture polish, wax, car- SAFETY type of gas indicated on the rating plate. pet cleaner, or similar products, turn INFORMATION This appliance is not convertible for use heater off. If heated, the vapors from with other gases. these products may create a white pow- der residue within burner box or on WARNINGS 2. If you smell gas WARNING ICON G 001 adjacent walls or furniture. • shut off gas supp
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OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION FEATURES Fireplace SAFETY PILOT Cabinet This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS). 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. PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM Screen This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This sys- tem requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light fireplace. THERMOSTATIC HEAT CONTROL This fireplace has
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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE Screen ASSEMBLY Shipping Back Log Screw WARNING: Always have Shoulder Screw branch support and screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents excessive tempera- tures on fireplace surfaces. Burner Support ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE Screw Tools Required: • Phillips screwdriver • 5/16" hex wrench • slotted screwdriver Branch Installing Log 1. Remove back log, branch, and hood from log box. Discard protective packaging. Branch 2. Remove two shipping scr
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OWNER’S MANUAL Confined and Unconfined Space PROVIDING ADEQUATE AIR FOR VENTILATION The National Fuel Gas Code (ANS Z223.1, COMBUSTION AND 1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space The following are excerpts from National VENTILATION as a space whose volume is less than 50 Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec- 3 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m per tion 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. kw) of the aggregate input rating of all WARNING: This heater shall All spaces in homes fal
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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x Width x
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OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 12" Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Ventilation Air From Inside Ventilation Option 2 Grills Or Building into Adjoining Remove Room, Door into This fresh air would come from an adjoining Option 1 Adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an Room, Option 3 adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall conn
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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE alternative to test gauge connection. Pur- INSTALLATION CAUTION: If you install the chase the optional A.G.A. design-certified fireplace in a home garage manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See NOTICE: This heater is intended • fireplace pilot and burner must Accessories, page 22. for use as supplemental heat. Use be at least 18 inches above Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided brass this heater along with your pri- floor. trim kit for built-in inst
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OWNER’S MANUAL 2. If installing GA3400(T) blower acces- 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. INSTALLATION sory, do so at this time. Follow instruc- This installation includes an approved Continued tions included with blower accessory. flexible gas line (if allowed by local Note: If not installing blower acces- codes) after the manual shutoff valve. BUILT-IN FIREPLACE sory, you may wish to run electrical The flexible gas line must be the last INSTALLATION wiring to your fireplace for futu
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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE 5. Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder 11. Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas INSTALLATION screws. Shoulder screws are located on Supply, page 11. Continued fireplace cabinet (see Figure 12). 12. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas MANTEL CLEARANCES FOR 6. Align brass trim kit for flush fit around Connections, page 13. opening. BUILT-IN INSTALLATION 13. Place mantel around fireplace. Be care- 7. Use two 3" wood screws provided and ful not to damage w
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OWNER’S MANUAL 2. Fold floor anchor as shown in Figure 15. INSTALLATION CAUTION: Use pipe joint seal- 3. Insert floor anchor (wings first) into Continued ant that is resistant to liquid pe- hole. Tap anchor flush to floor. troleum (LP) gas. ASSEMBLING BRASS TRIM 4. Insert mounting screws through base (Brass trim shipped with and into floor anchors. Install sediment trap in supply line as mantel) 5. Tighten screws until base is firmly fas- shown in Figure 16. Locate sediment 1. Remove packaging
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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Branch Support Screen CONNECTING FIREPLACE Shipping Screw TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver Shoulder Screw • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two Flexible screws that hold fireplace screen in Gas Line place for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove. Screen 2. Remove screws
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OWNER’S MANUAL Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas INSTALLATION 1/2 PSIG Connections Continued 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see 1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Fig- Figure 19). ure 19). CHECKING GAS 2. Pressurize supply piping system by 2. Open main gas valve located on or near CONNECTIONS either using compressed air or open- gas meter. ing main gas valve located on or near WARNING: Test all gas pip- 3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is gas meter. ing an
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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE • If control knob does not pop up LIGHTING OPERATING when released, contact a qualified INSTRUCTIONS FIREPLACE service person or gas supplier for repairs. WARNING: You must operate FOR YOUR SAFETY 6. With control knob pressed in, push this fireplace with the fireplace down and release ignitor button. READ BEFORE screen in place. Make sure fire- This will light pilot. The pilot is at- LIGHTING place screen is installed before tached to the front of burner.
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OWNER’S MANUAL BURNER FLAME PATTERN OPERATING INSPECTING Figure 25 shows a correct burner flame FIREPLACE BURNER pattern. Figure 26 shows an incorrect burner Continued Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern often. pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. It TO TURN OFF GAS also shows the flame higher than one inch TO APPLIANCE PILOT FLAME PATTERN above the log. Shutting Off Fireplace Figure 23 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Note: When
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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION: Never use a wire, WARNING: Turn off and un- needle, or similar object to clean plug fireplace and let cool before Note: For additional help, visit DESA ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ servicing. Only a qualified ser- International’s Technical Service web pilot unit. vice person should service and site at www.desatech.com. repair fireplace. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE
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OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Delayed ignition of burner 1. Manifold pressure is too low 1. Contact local natural gas company 2. Burner orifice is clogged 2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion 1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice 2. Burner damaged 2. Replace burner pressure 3. Low
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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE 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. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, pa
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OWNER’S MANUAL 4. Check the injector holder located at the CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT end of the burner tube again. Remove MAINTENANCE any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or PARTS pet hairs with a soft cloth or vacuum Note: Use only original replacement parts. cleaner nozzle. This will protect your warranty coverage for WARNING: Turn off fireplace parts replaced under warranty. 5. Blow air into the primary air holes on and let cool before cleaning. the injector holder. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS 3 1 9 BREAKDOWN CGCF26TNA 30 8 7 4 27 42 8 8 17 10 35-1 3 7 8 2 4 33 17 11 4 14 24 29 20 25 12-1 23 8 13 14 32 35-2 39 34 19 5 37 26 25 6 12 28 24 18 38 36 12-1 15 12-2 41 22 21 40 16 31 104277 20
