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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS

COMPACT FIREPLACE

®

14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr

with Thermostat

Shown with Optional
Cabinet Mantel/Hearth
Base Accessory

CGCF26TP

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. (I.E. Installation of this product is

permitted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited)

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.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
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 quali-
fied 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 as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice 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 6 of this manual.

Summary of Contents for Comfort Glow CGCF26TP

Page 1: ...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 u...

Page 2: ...s fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning WARNING ICON G 001 DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death SAFETY INFORMATION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon...

Page 3: ...rning 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 drafts that alter burner flame patterns...

Page 4: ...orm dealer where you bought fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES Safety Pilot This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System ODS The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room...

Page 5: ...and pushing down Figure 2 Assembling Fireplace Back Log Screen Branch Burner Support Screw Branch Support Screen Shipping Screw Shoulder Screw WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Failure to position the parts...

Page 6: ...n The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unu...

Page 7: ...gas heater ___________________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu Hr Other gas appliances ___________________ Btu Hr Total ___________________ Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 30 000 Bt...

Page 8: ...ilating to an adjoiningunconfinedspace youmustprovidetwopermanentopenings onewithin12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 4 Y...

Page 9: ...thin 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces IMPORTANT Do not provide...

Page 10: ...antel from your dealer see Accessories page 32 WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION This fireplace creates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace Installing fireplace next...

Page 11: ...onvenience 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 Accessories...

Page 12: ...assembled firebox follow instructions on page 5 5 Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening If installing in a corner use dimensions shown in Figure...

Page 13: ...leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 17 11 If using optional brass trim kit install the trim after final finishing and or painting of wall See instructions included with brass trim accessory for at...

Page 14: ...re 12 Figure 13 Attaching Wood Base to Floor 1 3 4 Screw Wood Base Hole for 3 wood screw for attaching fireplace to wooden base Hole for 3 wood screw for attaching fireplace to mantel 8 Remove brass t...

Page 15: ...ass Trim Brass trim shipped with mantel 1 Remove packaging from three remaining pieces of brass trim 2 Locate two adjusting plates with set screws and two shims in the hardware packet 3 Align shim und...

Page 16: ...t reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure fireplace regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing...

Page 17: ...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 Remove screws that attach branch support...

Page 18: ...ak Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Make sure external regulator has been installed between propa...

Page 19: ...Figure 20 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve see Figure 19 Apply mix...

Page 20: ...ur 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 C Use only your hand to pus...

Page 21: ...ilot The pilot is attached to the front of burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting pages 25 through 28 Also contact a...

Page 22: ...imes the room may exceed the set temperature If so the burner will shut off The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set temperature The control knob can be set to any heat...

Page 23: ...LAME PATTERN Figure 24 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 25 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple...

Page 24: ...he fireplace and burn causing brief patches of orange flame If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 27 turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 22 see Troubleshooting p...

Page 25: ...d service person Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servic...

Page 26: ...lace thermocouple 8 Replace control valve OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released...

Page 27: ...blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice REMEDY 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 25 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace burner orifice 3 Contact local propane LP gas compan...

Page 28: ...atement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter be tween control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warn ing statement at top of page 1 Not enough combus tion ventilation air OBSERVED P...

Page 29: ...Department at 1 800 323 5190 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready your name your address model number of your fireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning type of gas use...

Page 30: ...30 103667 12 1 12 2 23 29 32 36 37 13 7 33 11 8 10 17 17 8 7 30 3 1 2 9 19 6 22 31 21 40 27 38 39 16 15 18 24 28 5 34 26 25 20 35 1 35 2 12 24 12 1 25 14 4 CGCF26TP...

Page 31: ...1 Inlet Tube 1 16 102834 01 Outlet Tube 1 17 097403 02 Screw Panhead 10 x 1 3 4 2 18 098303 02 Regulator Screw 2 19 102634 01CJ Outer Shell Base 1 20 102649 01CJ Branch Support 1 21 099415 09 Gas Regu...

Page 32: ...n or paint Complete assembly instructions included Three sided brass trim kit included CORNER MANTEL WITH BUILT IN HEARTH BASE Unfinished Hardwood Veneer GMC33U Finished Hardwood Veneer GMC32F For use...

Page 33: ...800 845 5301 Parts Department Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden CT 06514 0322 1 800 397 7553 203 248 7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N County Rd 400 East Valparaiso IN 4638...

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Page 36: ...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 EXT...

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