Desa CGF280PT manual

Shown with optional cabinet mantel and hearth base. ® 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 I[...]

2 102665 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SAFETY INFORMA TION WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explo- sion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.[...]

3 102665 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued WARNING ICON G001 W ARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. 1. 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. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any st[...]

4 102665 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly Figure 2 - Fireplace Top Louvered 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 Front Log (#1) Left Front Branch (#4) Rear Log (#2) Gas Regulator[...]

5 102665 LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Batterymarch[...]

6 102665 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provi- sions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built mo[...]

7 102665 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or vent[...]

8 102665 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus- tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3. VENTILATION AIR Ventil[...]

9 102665 INST ALLING Continued NOTICE A qualified service person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes. WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING Never install the fireplace • in a bedroom or bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides o[...]

10 102665 INST ALLING Continued ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING BRASS TRIM Note: The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fireplace. Do not yet install brass trim if performing a built-in installation (See Built-In Fireplace Installation , page 13). 1. Remove packaging from three pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate four brass screws,[...]

11 102665 INST ALLING Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Note: Clearances are the same if using optional cabinet mantel or built-in installation. WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Continued Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensu[...]

12 102665 INST ALLING Continued 2. Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 8) with hammer or pliers. 3. Place mantel and base in desired location. Place heater in front opening of mantel. Make sure all pieces fit properly. Remove mantel. 4. Mark floor and base or wall for gas line entrance. Make sure there is enough clearance between heater and mante[...]

13 102665 INST ALLING Continued Continued BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, but you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 15, page 15. Follow the instruct[...]

14 102665 INST ALLING Continued Figure 14 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Nailing Flanges Nails or Wood Screws 2. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. [...]

15 102665 INST ALLING Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. Distances to Underside of Mantel Underside of Mantel Shelf 20" 24 1 /2 " 27 1 /2 " 30" All minimum distances are in inches Top [...]

16 102665 The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 16[...]

17 102665 INST ALLING Continued Continued * Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories , page 38. A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* 3" Minimum From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14" W.C. Pressure) Approved Flexible Gas Line Tee Joint Pipe N[...]

18 102665 Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage fireplace gas regulator. 2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected. 3. Pressurize supply pi[...]

19 102665 INST ALLING Continued Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve. 3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 21). Apply mixture of li[...]

20 102665 INST ALLING Continued INSTALLING LOGS Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater. 1. Slide front log (#1) into place behind front burner. Make sure tabs at bottom of [...]

21 102665 INST ALLING Continued 5. Install fireplace screen by slipping notches of fireplace screen over screws on front of fireplace (see Figure 25). Notches Screws for Mounting Screen Figure 25 - Installing Fireplace Screen A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. [...]

22 102665 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Thermostat- Controlled Model Continued Figure 27 - Pilot Figure 26 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is installed before running fireplace. NOTICE During initial oper[...]

23 102665 8. Turn control knob counterclockwise to desired heating level. The burners should light. Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO. CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve. OPERA TING FIREPLACE Thermostat- Controlled Model Continued T O TURN OFF GAS T O APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace Tur[...]

24 102665 IGNITOR LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 28 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Figure 29 - Pilot WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is installed before running fireplace. NOTICE During initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a[...]

25 102665 OPERA TING FIREPLACE V ariable Manually Controlled Model Continued WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING Do not operate heater between pilot and high positions. WARNING ICON G001 CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve. V ARIABLE MANUAL CONTROL OPERA TION The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting[...]

26 102665 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 30 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 31 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the fireplace [...]

27 102665 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot WARNING ICON G001 CAUTION You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air pas- sageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before e[...]

28 102665 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 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 REMEDY 1. Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2. Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 . Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4. Con[...]

29 102665 OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one or both burners Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame in front burner during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burners are lit Moisture/condensation noticed on[...]

30 102665 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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[...]

31 102665 SER VICE HINTS When gas pressure is too low • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • fireplace will not produce specified heat When gas quality is bad • pilot will not stay lit • burners will produce flames and soot • fireplace will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas qual[...]

32 102665 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly V ariable Manually Controlled Models CGF265PV A 4 5 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 8 6 2 1 7 7-1 7-2 10 18 23 16 11 26 14 6 6 6 6 21 15 19 3 29 24 30 20 28 31 25 17 22[...]

33 102665 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 38 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102230-02 Front Log (#1) 1 2 102231-02 Rear Log (#2) 1 3 102568-02 Control Valve 1 4 101332-01 Left Front Branch (#4) 1 5 101333-01 Right[...]

34 102665 18 6 4 5 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 2 1 7 7-1 7-2 10 16 11 26 14 3 6 6 6 6 22 25 23 19 24 13 7-2 20 15 28 21 17 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Thermostat- Controlled Models CGF280PT[...]

35 102665 P ARTS LIST Log Base Assembly Thermostat- Controlled Models This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 38 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102230-02 Front Log (#1) 1 2 102231-02 Rear Log (#2) 1 3 M11084-38 Screw 2 4 [...]

36 102665 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Fireplace 1 2 3 4 5 6 15 6 10 11 9 18 17 12 16 16 16 16 7 8 14 16 16 16 19 13 13 13[...]

37 102665 KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 1 2 101373-01 Outer Casing 1 3 102923-01CB Right Front Side 1 4 102922-01CB Left Front Side 1 5 101368-01 Access Door 2 6 101352-01CB Top Front 2 7 101739-01CB Louver Hood 1 8 101375-04BR Firebox Wrapper 1 9 101738-01CB Lower Louver Assembly 1 10 101367-02BR Screen Assembly[...]

38 102665 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer or Parts Central. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1- 800-432-2382 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. CABINET MANTEL GMC11F (A) - Walnut Finished [...]

39 102665 NOTES[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for one (1) year from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim[...]