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SAFETY INFORMATION

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12.  Use  this  heater  only  as  described  in  this 

manual. Any  other  use  not  recommended 

by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric 

shock or injury to persons.

13. Avoid the use of an extension cord because 

the extension cord may overheat and cause 

a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an 

extension cord, the cord should be No. 14 

AWG minimum size and rated not less than 

1875 WATTS.

14.  Always  use  properly  grounded  fused  and 

polarized outlets.

15.  Always use ground fault protection where 

required by electrical codes.

16.  Always disconnect power before performing 

any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of 

heater.

17.  To prevent a possible fire, do not burn wood 

or other materials in this heater.

18.  To prevent electric shock or fire, always use 

a certified electrician should new circuits or 

outlets be required.

19.  When transporting 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.

If you need assistance during installation, please con-

tact your local dealer or the DESA Heating Products 

Technical Services Department at 1-866-672-6040.

Description: 

26" Fireplace/Insert

Voltage: 

120

Watts: 

1500

Amps:  

15 Amp 

 

Grounded Circuit

PRODUCT DIMENSION 

SPECIFICATIONS

Figure 1 - Heater Dimensions

Note: 

This heater must be electrically wired and 

grounded in accordance with local codes or, in 

the absence of local codes, with 

National Electric 

Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition

 or the 

Cana-

dian Electric Code, CSA C2.1

 as appropriate.

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Figure 2 - Product Identification

PRODUCT 

IDENTIFICATION

Top Screen 
Screws

Bottom Screen 
Screw

Heat Vents

Back 
Glass

ON/OFF 
Power Button 

Flame Control 
and Temp. 
Buttons

Bottom Panel

Fuse

22.75

26.125

21.26

21.125

13.25

12.0

4.33

22.75

26.125

21.26

21.125

13.25

12.0

4.33

Summary of Contents for CGEF26A

Page 1: ...h 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 firepl...

Page 2: ...thes and curtains at least 3 feet from front of heater and keep them away from sides and rear 3 Always unplug heater when not in use 4 Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after he...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...ose insulation the heater must not beinstalledagainstvaporbarrier orexposedinsulation Localized overheating could occur and a fire could result CAUTION Do not expose the heater to the elements such as...

Page 5: ...heater is dependent on the height of the front selected The minimum height is 1 above the front 26 3 4 27 Header Height 13 Installation WARNING RISK OF FIRE The power cord must not be pinched or again...

Page 6: ...the 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 Arr...

Page 7: ...located to the right of the Remote Control Receiver see Figure 5 The LED is located to the right of the Flame But ton Push button to cycle through settings When this button is pushed the LED will com...

Page 8: ...glass should be completely dried with a lint free cloth or paper towel 3 In the event of glass breakage vacuum all remaining glass pieces with a shop vac DO NOTVACUUM WHILE PIECESARE HOT Replace glas...

Page 9: ...wattage 5 Replace spring clip onto bulb 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 for second bulb 7 Gently push ember bed down until rear edge is resting against rear ledge of unit 8 Replace front panel Cleaning an...

Page 10: ...bleshooting If so contact DESA Heating Products Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit DESAHeatin...

Page 11: ...not work Fireplacewillnotcomeonwhen switch is flipped to ON 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 or...

Page 12: ...www desatech com 119624 01A 12 6 5 1 2 9 11 10 10 3 4 8 9 7 10 12 10 12 11 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models CGEF26A vef26A AND ES300...

Page 13: ...er and Heater Assembly 1 2 119612 01 Control Board 26 Electric 1 3 117697 01 Flame Motor 1 4 117749 01 Flame Cylinder Assembly 1 5 119614 01 Log 1 6 117745 01 Rear Glass Mirror 1 7 119615 01 Front Fac...

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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 defe...

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