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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) NATURAL
GAS BAY FRONT FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION
MANUAL

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This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited 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: 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
instructions.

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 installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or ad-
ditional information consult a
qualified installer, 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 on page 4 of this manual.

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Patent Pending

Fireplace Shown

With Optional

Bay Front Mantel

CF26NR

19,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr

Remote Control Ready

Summary of Contents for Comfort Glow CF26NR

Page 1: ...ce 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 instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualifiedinstaller serviceagency orthegassupplier WAR...

Page 2: ...e harm WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out ...

Page 3: ...If heated the vapors from these prod ucts may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 9 This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly This fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 If fireplac...

Page 4: ...ners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation Exhaustfans fireplaces clothesdryer...

Page 5: ... can support __________ volume of space x 20 Maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space x 20 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free heater _____________ Btu Hr Gas water heater _____________ Btu Hr Gas furnace _____________ Btu Hr Vented gas heater _____________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs ______...

Page 6: ...h Optional Mantel Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Shown with Optional Mantel Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 12 12 Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Room Option 1 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ventilation Air INSTAL...

Page 7: ...er must be at least 18 inches above floor locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it For convenience and efficiency install fireplace where there is easy access for operation inspection and service in coldest part of room An optional blower kit is available from your dealer See Accesso ries page 31 If planning to use blower locate fireplace near an electrical outlet Minimum Clearances F...

Page 8: ...flexible gas line if allowed by local codes after the equipment shutoff valve The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping 4 Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening 5 Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator See Con necting Fireplace to Gas Supply page 13 6 If the optional blower has been installed connect b...

Page 9: ...move packaging from three pieces of brass trim 2 Locate two adjusting plates with set screws and two shims in the hardware packet 3 Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 9 4 Slide one end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim see Figure 9 5 Slide other end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of side brass trim see Figure 9 6 While firmly holdin...

Page 10: ...rdware kit into both holes in rear of blower control shield see Figure 14 3 Make sure the wire harness is firmly connected to the termi nals on the blower bracket assembly 4 Note the wire locations on back of AUTO OFF ON switch Carefully remove red wire from the AUTO terminal and blue wire from the ON terminal Black wire can remain on the middle or OFF terminal see Figure 15 page 11 5 Carefully di...

Page 11: ...A licensed electrician must connect the wiring harness to electrical supply following all local codes Electrician must provide a clamp on the box cover to secure the wiring Wiring should be routed through the bushing in the hole on the outer casing of heater 1 Install a snap bushing found in hardware kit into one of the holes found on rear of blower control shield The other hole is for a strain re...

Page 12: ...pply Follow all local codes CAUTION Never connect fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This fireplace requires an exter nal regulator not supplied Install the external regu lator between the fireplace and propane LP supply CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Checkyourlocalcodes Usepipeof1 2 orgreater diameter to allow pr...

Page 13: ...egulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings 2 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connec tor attached to flexible gas line see Figure 21 Connect flex ible gas line to flexible gas line attached to gas valve of fire place see Figure 21 3 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Con nections page 14 4 Feed flexible gas line...

Page 14: ...gas valve located on or near gas meter 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve see Figure 23 Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints 4 Correct all leaks at once CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING Test all gas piping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once WARNING Never use an open flame to ch...

Page 15: ...log With the heater set to HI check to see if flames contact any log If so reposition logs accord ing to the log installation instructions in this manual Flames contacting logs will create soot Figure 24 Installing One Piece Log Set AUTO OFF ON One Piece Log Set Burner U shaped Cutout in Chassis Chassis Figure 25 Installing One Piece Log set Top View One Piece Log Set Burner Ports OPTIONAL WIRELES...

Page 16: ...al Wires Remote Control Unit Battery Housing Figure 31 Installing Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit CGHRCTA Series 9 Volt Battery Remote Control Unit Battery Cover Terminal Wires OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing prop erty damage personal injury or loss of life A This applia...

Page 17: ...atch see Manual Lighting Procedure 8 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve WARNING Make sure the...

Page 18: ...r Switch in Remote Position Optional Remote Control ON OFF REMOTE O F F PILO T O N L O IH Control Knob in On Position Flame Adjustment Knob CGHRC Series Operation 2a Press the ON OFF button to turn the burner on and off When turning burner off the pilot will remain lit CGHRCTA Series Operation 2b Press the AUTO ON OFF button on the hand held remote control see Figure 35 The lights to the left of t...

Page 19: ... will create soot MAIN BURNER Periodicallyinspectallburnerflameholeswiththeheaterrunning All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may become blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Remove blockage Blocked burner flame holes wi...

Page 20: ...owthroughadrinkingstraw if compressed air is not available CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder And Pilot Air Inlet Hole Cont Cabinet SPECIFICATIONS WIRING DIAGRAM CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued Figure 40 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Burner Tube Injector Holder May Be Brass or Aluminum Depending on Model Primary Air Inlet Holes Shape of Holes May Vary by Model Figu...

Page 21: ...ermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Replace pilot assembly 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2...

Page 22: ...rs of operation 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 4 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see pages 7 through 9 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance pages 19 and 20 or replace burner orific...

Page 23: ...s a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Heater produces unwanted odors Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion REMEDY 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person 1 Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 ...

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Page 25: ...ing 1 7 099056 27 Burner Orifice Injector 1 8 099998 01 Switch 1 9 102980 01 Burner 1 10 099387 15 Pilot Tube Valve to regulator 1 11 103781 01 Gas Control Valve 1 12 103345 02 Lower Bracket 1 13 M11084 38 Screw 8 x 38 7 14 104384 04 Painted Base Assy 1 15 098271 10 Ignitor Cable 1 16 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 17 103587 02 Plate Switch 1 18 104099 01 Heat Shield 1 19 098304 01 Screw 2 20 103784 02...

Page 26: ...visit www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CF26NR 5 8 15 17 13 14 11 2 11 1 19 4 12 16 10 6 5 9 1 2 18 7 20 2 20 3 20 1 18 18 16 21 3 18 16 3 21 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CF26NR ...

Page 27: ...op 1 7 Firebox Wrapper 1 8 105255 01 Bayfront Base 1 9 105421 01 Heat Deflector 1 10 105409 01 Fan Control Shield 1 11 1 105401 01 Screen Rod 1 11 2 105440 01 Screen Assembly 1 12 101386 02 Hinge 2 13 099194 11 Rivets 8 14 105262 01CK Louvered Door 1 15 Firebox Floor 1 16 098304 01 Screw 10 x 3 8 21 17 105256 01CK Bayfront Bottom Panel 1 18 M11084 26 Hex Head Screws 10 x 38 26 19 105513 01CJ Cover...

Page 28: ...0 When calling DESA Inter national have ready your name and address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contactauthorizeddealersofthisproduct Iftheycan tsupplyoriginal replacement part s call DESA International at 1 866 672 60...

Page 29: ...eted College Completed Graduate School 13 Age of Purchaser Under 20 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 or Over 14 Buyer s total annual household income Under 15 000 15 000 to 19 999 20 000 to 34 999 35 000 to 49 999 50 000 to 74 999 75 000 to 99 999 100 000 and Over 15 Store where product was purchased Name ______________________________________ City _______________________ State __________ 16 In choosing...

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Page 31: ...CONTROL KIT CGHRC SERIES Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control BRASS ACCENT TRIM GA7092 Not Shown Optional two piece brass trim kit for the Bayfront Fireplace Easily screws to fireplace front Provides an upscale appearance BRASS ACCENT TRIM GA6095 Optional four sided brass trim kit for built in installations Provides a finished appearance covering ro...

Page 32: ...ar and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result 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 fireplace will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PR...

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