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123779-01C

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SAFETy

 

WARNING:  Improper 

installation,  adjustment, 

alteration,  service  or 
maintenance  can  cause 

injury  or  property  dam

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age. Refer to this manual 

for  correct  installation 

and  operational  proce

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dures.  For  assistance  or 

additional  information 

consult  a  qualified  in

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staller, service agency or 
the gas supplier.

 

WARNING:  This  is  an 

unvented  gas-fired  heat

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er.  It  uses  air  (oxygen) 

from  the  room  in  which 

it is installed. Provisions 
for adequate combustion 

and  ventilation  air  must 

be provided. Refer to 

Air 

for Combustion and Ven-
tilation

 section on page 7 

of this manual.

This appliance may be in

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stalled in an aftermarket,* 

permanently  located, 
manufactured  (mobile) 
home, where not prohib

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ited by local codes.
This appliance is only for 
use  with  the  type  of  gas 
indicated  on  the  rating 
plate.  This  appliance  is 
not  convertible  for  use 
with other gases.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for 
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

  WARNING:  This  product 

contains  and/or  generates 

chemicals  known  to  the  State 

of California to cause cancer or 

birth defects or other reproduc

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tive harm.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s 

manual carefully and completely 

before  trying  to  assemble,  op

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erate  or  service  this  fireplace. 

Improper  use  of  this  fireplace 

can  cause  serious  injury  or 

death  from  burns,  fire,  explo

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sion, electrical shock and carbon 

monoxide poisoning.

TABLE OF cONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 2
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Unpacking............................................................ 5

Product Identification

 ........................................... 5

Product Features ................................................. 5
Assembly ............................................................. 6
Air for Combustion and Ventilation ...................... 7
Installation ........................................................... 9
Operation ........................................................... 16
Inspecting Burners............................................. 17

Cleaning ............................................................ 18
Troubleshooting ................................................. 19

Specifications

 .................................................... 23

Service Hints ..................................................... 23
Technical Service............................................... 23
Replacement Parts ............................................ 23
Parts .................................................................. 24
Accessories ....................................................... 27
Warranty ..............................................Back Cover

Summary of Contents for CFFP18NT

Page 1: ...y appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your...

Page 2: ...use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer WARNING...

Page 3: ...tered burner patterns can cause sooting Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out oftrafficandawayfromfurniture and draperies SAFETY Continued Do not place clothing or other flammab...

Page 4: ...ea of fireplace 7 This fireplace is designed to be smokeless If logs ever appear to smoke turn off fire place and call a qualified service person Note During initial operation slight smok ing could oc...

Page 5: ...ton Log is wrapped and inside fireplace Do not remove at this time 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to fireplace for shipment 3 Make sure fireplace includes one hard ware packet 4 Check firep...

Page 6: ...hillips screwdriver 5 16 hex wrench slotted screwdriver scissors 1 Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping These screws are located near top of screen Discard screws Lift fi...

Page 7: ...e and provide adequate ventilation The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of un usually tight construction you mus...

Page 8: ...page 9 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts 30 000 10 000 40 000 DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR FI...

Page 9: ...for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo stat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic wi...

Page 10: ...and service in coldest part of room CAUTION This fireplace cre ates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces next to fireplace Installing fireplacenexttovinylorclothwall coverings...

Page 11: ...Combustible to Wall Minimum 16 from Side Wall Example NOTICE Surface temperatures ofadjacentwallsandmantelsbe comehotduringoperation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If...

Page 12: ...e gas line to fireplace gas regulator See Connecting to Gas Supply 5 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 14 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING This appliance requires a...

Page 13: ...Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator Provided With Fireplace To Gas Regulator Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane LP To External Regulator NaturAL To Gas Supply CONNECTING Fireplace to Gas Supply Install...

Page 14: ...e LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping sys tem Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all j...

Page 15: ...lve to gas regulator see Figure 11 page 14 or Figure 12 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light fireplace see Operation pa...

Page 16: ...he screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is installed before run ning fireplace Figure 14 Control Knob In the OFF Position Piezo Ignitor Control Knob NOTICE During initial opera tion of new firep...

Page 17: ...ghting Instructions page 16 2 With control knob pressed in strike match Hold match to pilot until pilot lights 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds rele...

Page 18: ...pect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 20 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Check injector holder located at the end o...

Page 19: ...ctrode not con nected to ignitor cable 2 Ignitor cable pinched or wet 3 Broken ignitor cable 4 Bad ignitor 5 Ignitor electrode posi tioned wrong 6 Ignitor electrode broken REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor c...

Page 20: ...ow gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 5 Thermocouple connection loose at control valve 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged 1 Inlet gas pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice...

Page 21: ...heated vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air REMEDY 1 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Clean...

Page 22: ...2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning...

Page 23: ...on tact DESA Heating LLC at 1 866 672 6040 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit DESA Heating LLC s web site at www desatech com Replacement Pa...

Page 24: ...www desatech com 123779 01C 24 Parts Firebox Models CFFP18NT AND CFFP18PT Not shown to scale 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 9 10 11 10 8 16 17 12 13 14 15...

Page 25: ...1 124043 01 Top Trim Panel 1 2 123698 01 21 Fireplace Wrapper 1 3 123701 01 Firebox Hood 1 4 123700 01 Heat Deflector 1 5 118941 04 Top Liner 1 6 118941 02 Left Side Liner 1 7 118941 01 Rear Liner 1 8...

Page 26: ...www desatech com 123779 01C 26 Parts Burner Models CFFP18NT AND CFFP18PT 1 4 5 6 8 16 9 10 11 15 12 7 2 3 17 13 14...

Page 27: ...ur fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 119310 01 Burner 1 2 112881 05 Pilot Shield 1 3 12063...

Page 28: ...proved by DESA Heating LLC Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod uct and or DESA Heating LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use origin...

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