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base, and trim
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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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.

WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service,
or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation
and operational procedures. For
assistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to 

Air for

Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion in this manual.

Save this manual for future reference.

This appliance 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

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

DESA INTERNATIONAL

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

PROPANE GAS FIREPLACE

Variable

Manually-

Controlled

Models and

Thermostatically-

Controlled

“A” Models

Summary of Contents for CFGF28PTA

Page 1: ...ualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improperinstallation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury orpropertydamage Refertothis manual for correct install...

Page 2: ...ps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all Warnings Keep this manual for reference It is...

Page 3: ...r due to log curing and fireplace burning manufacturing residues 10 Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create draf...

Page 4: ...replace Top Louver Assembly Firebox Hood Bottom Louver Assembly Screen Assembly Top Outer Casing Firebox Support Side Access Door Rear Access Door Base Rear Burner Right Front Branch 5 Front Burner Fr...

Page 5: ...ck up heat Safety Device This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System ODS The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS system shuts off the firep...

Page 6: ...2 Section 5 3 defines confined space as having an air volume of less than 50 cubic feet 127 cubic cm for each 1000 Btu Hr input rating of all appliances in the space cubic feet equals length x width x...

Page 7: ...er ___________________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu Hr Other gas appliances ___________________ Btu Hr Total ___________________ Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent...

Page 8: ...WARNING Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Outdoor...

Page 9: ...ace Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities in the air such as tobacco smoke exist may discolor walls IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moistur...

Page 10: ...ered edge of side brass trim see Figure 5 6 While firmly holding edges of brass trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for oth...

Page 11: ...ace and cabinet mantel to the floor or using face mantel or corner mantel an optional G3005 Slim Base kit may be installed 1 Assemble cabinet mantel hearth base and trim accessories Assembly instruc t...

Page 12: ...ed Note You can secure base to floor using wood screws Countersink screw heads and putty over Figure 8 Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall 5 Route flexible gas line through access hole in heart...

Page 13: ...gh these holes and into hearth or floor 12 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 18 Continued QQQQQ QQQQQ QQQ QQQ QQQ QQQ QQQ BUILT IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Built in i...

Page 14: ...ireplace inside wall opening 5 Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply page 17 6 Route blower electrical cord through side or rear access door of fir...

Page 15: ...external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and propane supply Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below ex...

Page 16: ...pressure will occur WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 17 page 17 Locate sedi ment t...

Page 17: ...emove fireplace screen Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping These screws are located near top of screen Discard screws Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove 2 R...

Page 18: ...leak Correct all leaks at once Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator To Fireplace Gas Regulator 5 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas l...

Page 19: ...ontrol knob of fireplace is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve see Figure 21 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming...

Page 20: ...lace behind front burner Make sure tabs at bottom of log are behind front burner see Figure 23 3 Place crossover log 3 into place see Figure 24 Be sure to place back of crossover log into notch on lef...

Page 21: ...ot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it cal...

Page 22: ...to the next step 5 Turn control knob counterclockwise C clockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 26 above Note If running fireplace for first time there will...

Page 23: ...r lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 above OPERATING FIREPLACE Manually Controlled Models A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting t...

Page 24: ...for five 5 seconds see Figure 29 above Note If running fireplace for first time there will be air in gas line You may need to press in control knob for 30 seconds or longer This will allow air to blee...

Page 25: ...nob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 above Locate the blower switch by opening lowe...

Page 26: ...ont burner flame pattern Figure 34 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING If front burner fl...

Page 27: ...NING ICON G 001 CAUTION You must keep control areas burners and circulating air pas sageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qu...

Page 28: ...S pilot see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 27 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Replace thermocouple 7 Replace control valve 8 Wait one minute for safety interlock system to reset Repeat ignition operat...

Page 29: ...enance page 27 2 Replace gas regulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burners until air is removed from li...

Page 30: ...ogged 1 Gas leak See Warn ing statement above 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter be tween control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warn ing statement above 1 Not enough combus tion ventilation...

Page 31: ...ect your warranty cover age for parts replaced under warranty Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replace ment part s call DESA International...

Page 32: ...accessories Dimensions WxHxD 56 3 4 x 48 3 4 x 20 5 8 FACE MANTEL GM400F Walnut Finished GM401U Unfinished Shown with optional slim base Dimensions WxHxD 56 3 4 x 48 3 4 x 7 HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE G300...

Page 33: ...Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002S Sandstone Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003S Sandstone Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002B Black Onyx Marble Laminate Trim G3003B Black Onyx Marble Laminate Heart...

Page 34: ...ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Variable Manually Controlled Models VGF28PV CFGF28PV 3 1 2 4 5 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 8 6 7 7 1 7 2 10 18 23 16 11 26 14 6 6 6 6 21 15 19 32 29 24 30 20 28 3...

Page 35: ...1 14 101924 01CB Firebox Bottom 1 15 098867 10 Gas Regulator 1 16 101004 01 Front Burner Injector 1 17 097159 02 Piezo Ignitor 1 18 101007 01 Crossover Tube 1 19 099387 05 Pilot Tube 1 20 101972 01 Va...

Page 36: ...667 18 6 3 1 2 4 5 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 7 7 1 7 2 10 16 11 26 14 29 6 6 6 6 22 25 23 19 24 13 7 2 20 15 28 21 17 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Thermostat Controlled Models VGF28PTA CFGF...

Page 37: ...101330 02 Front Burner Assembly 1 11 100999 02 Rear Burner Assembly 1 12 101392 02BR Base Assembly 1 13 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 14 101924 01CB Firebox Bottom 1 15 098867 10 Gas Regulator 1 16 101004...

Page 38: ...38 102667 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Fireplace 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 13 6 18 29 19 21 26 23 7 24 27 20 28 16 16 16 16 7 17 10 11 14 30 16 16 15 8 9 16 16 22 25 25 25...

Page 39: ...5 101614 01 Limit Switch thermal disk Assy 1 16 M11084 26 Hex Screw 10 76 17 098304 03 Phillips Pan Head Screw 8 4 18 101727 01 Screen Assembly 1 19 101575 01 Motor Housing Assembly 1 20 099998 01 Fan...

Page 40: ...5 V A C Blower Motor Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 3 Auto Red Fan Switch Off On Black Black Black Black Green White On 110 115 V A C Blower Motor Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 WIRING DIAGRAMS Figure 35 Blow...

Page 41: ...41 102667 NOTES...

Page 42: ...NOTES...

Page 43: ...NOTES...

Page 44: ...uch other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXC...

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