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Read  these  instructions  completely  before  beginning 

installation. Failure to follow them could cause a heater 

malfunction resulting in serious injury and/or property 

damage.

WARNING: All electric heaters have hot and arcing or 

sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gaso-

line, paint or flammable liquids are or are stored.

WARNING: This heater is tested and listed for use only 

with  the  optional  accessories  listed  in  these  instruc-

tions.  Use  of  optional  accessories  not  specifically 

tested  for  this  heater  could  void  the  heater  warranty 

and/or result in a safety hazard.

This fireplace meets the construction and safety stan

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dards of H.U.D. for application in manufactured housing 

when installed according to these instructions. 

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

Keep this manual for future reference.

For more information, visit www.desatech.com

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT

SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

FOR MODELS CGEF21A AND VEF21A

Summary of Contents for CGEF21A

Page 1: ...tional accessories listed in these instruc tions Use of optional accessories not specifically tested for this heater could void the heater warranty and or result in a safety hazard This fireplace meets the construction and safety stan dards of H U D for application in manufactured housing when installed according to these instructions Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from t...

Page 2: ...ny heater with a damaged cord or plug or after heater malfunctions has been dropped or damaged in any way 5 Do not use outdoors 6 This heater is not intended for use in bath rooms laundry areas and similar indoor locations Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container 7 Do not run cord under carpeting Do not cover cord with throw rugs runners or similar items Arrang...

Page 3: ...orting or storing heater keep in a dry place free from excessive vibration and store as to avoid damage Listing Approvals This heater has been tested in accordance with the CSA Standards for fixed and location dedicated electric room heaters in the United States All components are UL or CSA safety certified Ifyouneedassistanceduringinstallation pleasecon tact your local dealer or the DESAHeating P...

Page 4: ...N Do not expose the heater to the elements such as rain etc CAUTION Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection during installation and main tenance Figure 2 Heater Locations Figure 2 illustrates a variety of ways the heater may be located in a room The heater may be installed directly on the floor carpet or raised on a hearth Unpacking and Testing Fireplace Carefully remove the unit from the bo...

Page 5: ...ble mantel is fitted above the heater is dependent on the height of the front selected The minimum height is 1 above the front Installation WARNING RISK OF FIRE The power cord must not be pinched or against a sharp edge Secure cord to avoid tripping or snaggingtoreducetheriskoffire electric shock or personal injury Donotruncordundercarpeting Do not cover cord with throw rugs runners or similar ite...

Page 6: ...e existing fireplace for wiring it is best to hire a professional to do this step in order to prevent personal injury To reduce the risk of fire do not run the power cord under rugs carpets etc Arrange the power sup ply cord away from high traffic areas where it may cause a tripping hazard WARNING Thesolidfuel gas fireplacehasbeenconvertedfor use with an electric insert and cannotbeusedfororiginal...

Page 7: ...l and can be accessed by pulling louver panel from the top forward and down 1 Plug in your electric fireplace 2 Main ON OFF Power Switch and LED This switch is located on the far left side opposite the control panel The power LED will light up when the unit is on see Figure 4 When unit is on the default settings for the fireplace is low background lighting and high ember bed and flame and the heat...

Page 8: ...gs Operating Instructions Continued Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING Alwaysdisconnect powerandallowtheheatertocool before performing any cleaning maintenance or relocation of this heater Turn controls to OFF and remove plug from outlet or turn off circuit breaker to heater Turn off heater and circuit breaker to heater before performing any cleaning and or maintenance Al low heater to cool complete...

Page 9: ...d bulb 4 Hold socket and push in new bulb DO NOT exceed wattage 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 with second bulb Recon nect spring Cleaning and Maintenance Continued Figure 6 Ember Bed Bulb Location Bulbs Figure 7 Glass Bracket and Front Face Screw Locations Flame Cylinder Drum Glass Holder Bracket Screw Locations Figure 8 Flame Generation Cylinder Drum Spring Clip Front Face Screw Locations Front Face Scr...

Page 10: ...upply original replacement part s call DESA Heating Products Technical Service De partment at 1 866 672 6040 Halogen light bulbs used in fireplace are not included in warranty When calling DESA Heating Products have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory Cleaning and ...

Page 11: ...Log set and or ember is not glowing Flame sputters Remote control does not work Heater does not provide heat when turned on 1 Reset switch by turning main power switch off and waiting 5 minutes then turning it back on 1 Inspect wiring for loose con nections 2 Call a qualified service techni cian to replace flame motor 1 Inspect bulbs and replace if necessary 2 Inspect wiring for loose con nections...

Page 12: ...www desatech com 119719 01A 12 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models CGEF21A and vef21A 9 12 5 6 2 7 4 11 13 3 1 8 10 ...

Page 13: ...16 01 Front Face Glass and Trim 1 2 117726 01 Rear Glass Mirror 1 3 119717 01 Power Switch 1 4 117730 01 Heater Blower Assembly 1 5 117697 01 Flame Motor 1 6 117696 01 Flame Cylinder Assembly 1 7 119718 01 Back Panel 1 8 117728 01 Log 1 9 117741 01 Light Bulb Socket 2 10 117695 01 20W Bulb Kit 1 11 117729 01 Control Board 1 12 119616 01 Feet and Hardware 4 13 119613 01 Touch Pad ON OFF 1 PARTS AVA...

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Page 16: ...esult of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner Replacement bulbs are not included in this warranty TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT ...

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