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VENT-FREE COMPACT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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CGCFTP
CGCFTN
14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr
with Thermostat
Shown with Optional
Cabinet Mantel/Hearth
Base Accessory
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
can cause injury or property damage.
causing pro
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 20 LOCAL CODES ........................................................................... 3 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 23 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3 REPLACEMENT PARTS .....
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SAFETY INFORMATION 3 LOCAL CODES 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on 16. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with pilot outage. other gases. 17. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken. Do not operate 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Lo- fireplace if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger)
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PRODUCT FEATURES 4 UNPACKING ASSEMBLY Assembling Fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES ASSEMBLY SAFETY PILOT WARNING: Always have branch support and This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) screen in place before operating fireplace. This pre- safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent- vents excessive temperatures on fireplace surfaces. free room fireplaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air. WARNING: Failure to posit
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ASSEMBLY 5 Assembling Fireplace (Cont.) 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation ASSEMBLY Continued While it is good to make your home energy efficient, your home Assembling Hood needs to breathe. Fresh air must enter your home. All fuel-burning 1. Locate four black phillips sheet metal screws from the hard- appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation. ware packet. Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and fuel burning appliances 2. Rotate hood
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation (Cont.) 6 Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. Confined and Unconfined Space Vent-free heater _____________ Btu/Hr The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 defines a Gas water heater* _____________ Btu/Hr confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet 3 Gas furnace _____________ Btu/Hr per
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 7 Ventilation Air 7 INSTALLATION Check Gas Type AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilated Ventilation Air From Inside Building Outlet Attic Air This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must Outlet provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and Air To Attic one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 a
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INSTALLATION Installation Items 8 Locating Fireplace INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add moisture to the air. Although INSTALLATION ITEMS this is beneficial, installing fireplace in rooms without enough venti- Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. lation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air • external regulator - propane/LP only (supplied by installer) for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7. • piping (che
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INSTALLATION 9 Locating Fireplace (Cont.) 9 Built-In Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after • where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service. the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the • in coldest part of room last item installed on the gas piping. An optional blower
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INSTALLATION Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.) 10 Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation Optional Mantel Installation INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Shelf 10" WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materi- Note: als to overlap the firebox front facing. 8" All vertical Note: All vertical measurements 6" measurements are IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. are from top of from top of fireplace 1 2 /2" may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any nece
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INSTALLATIONS 11 11 Optional Mantel Installation (Cont.) Assembling Brass Trim Installing Blower Accessory - GA3450T INSTALLATION Continued 6. Align brass trim kit for flush fit around opening. Slot Set Screws 7. Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach fireplace base to Top Brass Trim wooden base (see Figure 13, page 10). 8. Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be careful not to damage Mitered Edge wall or mantel. Shim Side Brass Trim 9. Place wood base next to wall at installation location. Adj
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3 2 1 INSTALLATION Installing Blower Accessory - GA3450T (Cont.) 12 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Note the wire locations on back of AUTO/OFF/ON switch. Removing Valve Cover Shield The terminals on back of switch are numbered 1, 2, and 3. 1. Open bottom louver assembly by swinging the assembly down Carefully remove red wire from terminal 1 and blue wire from (see Figure 17). terminal 3. Black wire can remain on middle terminal 2 (see 2. Using short Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw under the Fi
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3 2 1 INSTALLATION 13 Installing Blower Accessory - GA3450T (Cont.) 13 INSTALLATION Continued 9. Install the switch plate on the valve cover shield with 2 #10 5. Plug power cord to the outlet receptacle (not provided) as shown screws provided (see Figure 19). Reinstall the valve cover in Figure 21. Wind the extra cable in power cord and and tie it up shield. Route power cord out of the cabinet by inserting it with the plastic wire strap (see Figure 21). Set the cable bundle through the bushing o
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INSTALLATION Installing Blower Accessory - GA3450T (Cont.) 14 Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor Connecting to Gas Supply INSTALLATION Continued For propane/LP units, installer must supply an external regulator. Extension Cord The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must Use extension cord if needed. The cord must have a three-prong, reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. grounding plug and a three-hole receptacle. Make sure cord is in good If yo
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INSTALLATION 15 Connecting to Gas Supply (Cont.) 15 Connecting Equipment Shutoff Valve to Heater Control INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas shown in Figure 24. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace. regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not l
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INSTALLATION 16 Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 27). WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing gas or open propane/LP supply tank valve. or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. 3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position. 4. C
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OPERATING FIREPLACE 17 For Your Safety Read Before Lighting 17 Lighting Instructions OPERATING FIREPLACE 5. Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PI- FOR YOUR SAFETY LOT position. Press in control knob for five (5) seconds READ BEFORE LIGHTING (see Figure 30). Note: You may be running this fireplace for the first time WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions after hooking up to gas supply. If so, the control knob may exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- need to be
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OPERATING FIREPLACE To Turn Off Gas To Appliance 18 Thermostat Control Operation Manual Lighting Procedure INSPECTING BURNER Pilot Flame Pattern Burner Flame Pattern OPERATING FIREPLACE INSPECTING BURNER Continued Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. TO TURN OFF GAS PILOT FLAME PATTERN TO APPLIANCE Figure 32 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 33 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not properly Shutting Off Fireplace heating the therm
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 19 Cleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot Air Inlet Hole 19 Cabinet CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot flame WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot cleaning. air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figure 37). With the unit off, lightly blow air through the air inlet hole. You may blow th
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TROUBLESHOOTING 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA WARNING: Turn off and un- CAUTION: Never use a wire, Heating Products’ technical service web plug fireplace and let cool before needle, or similar object to clean site at www.desatech.com. servicing. Only a qualified ser- ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in vice person should service and pilot unit. order of operation. repair fireplace. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When i
