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  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT 15,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat 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 no[...]

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    2 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 structure. Locate propane/ LP supply tank(s) o[...]

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    3 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com A U T O O F F ON PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION 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 Z223.1/ NFPA 54 *. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, I[...]

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    4 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out [...]

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    5 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet 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 doorles[...]

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    6 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Note: Your Comfort Glow fireplace is de- signed to be used in zero clearance installa- tions. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integr[...]

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    7 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com You can recess firebox into the wall. You can also position fireplace in the optional cabinet mantels. IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet mantels specified in this manual. Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (see Accessories, page 26). CAUTION: This fireplace cre- at[...]

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    8 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7. Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas- ing with pliers (see Figure 8). 8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange. 9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections , page [...]

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    9 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13" 16" 19" 21" 2 1 /2" 6" 8" 10" Minimum Non- Combustible Material Figure 9 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation Mantel Shelf INST ALLA TION Continued OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION Note: Refer to instructions provided with[...]

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    10 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Note: If you are using a mantel with your heater, use the following instructions. If your heater is built-in, see For Built-In In- stallation on page 11. 1. Screen and hood should be removed from fireplace (see page 9).[...]

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    11 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: A licensed electri- cian must connect the wiring har- ness to electrical supply follow- ing all local codes. Electrician must provide a clamp on the box cover to secure the wiring. Wir- ing should be routed through the bushing in the hole on th[...]

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    12 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Figure 20 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect fire- place to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect fire- place directly to the propane/LP [...]

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    13 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com A U T O O F F ON INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 22 - Routing Flexible Gas Line CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1 . Route flexible gas line (provided by installer) from[...]

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    14 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com O POSI P O Open Closed Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 25 - Checking Gas Joints (Shown with Optional Mantel) Figure 24 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LP Supply Tank Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressu[...]

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    15 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. INSTALLING LOGS It is very important to install the logs exactly as instructed. Do not [...]

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    16 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com NOTICE: During initial operation of new heater, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell. Orange flame will also be present. Open damper or window to vent smell. This will only last a few hours. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the s[...]

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    17 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 prop- erly heating the thermocouple. This will cau[...]

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    18 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. [...]

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    19 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burn[...]

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    20 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: 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 [...]

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    21 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. You can also visit DESA International’s technical services web site at www.desatech.c[...]

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    22 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN CF26PT 12 9 10 11 5 16 20 18 1 2 4 7 6 19 8 21 13 19 14 19 19 3 15 17 19[...]

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    23 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST CF26PT This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 106039-01 Log Set 1 2 104033-03 Baffle, Rear 1 3 102776-07 [...]

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    24 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN CF26PT 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[...]

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    25 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST CF26PT KEY CF26PT NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102633-02 Outer Casing Top 1 2 102624-02 Outer Casing 1 3 099230-02 Shoulder Screw 12 4 105631-01CK Assy. Hood Weldment 1 5 105258-01CK Vertical Front, Left and Right Sides 2 6 105259-01 Firebox Top 1 7 105260-01CJ F[...]

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    26 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES CABINET MANTEL WITH BUILT-IN HEARTH BASE Unfinished Hardwood Veneer- GMC46U White Lacquer Finish - GMC47W Medium Stained Oak Veneer- GMC45F For use with fireplace. A hardwood mantel and hearth base offers compact styling and complet[...]

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    27 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/Family Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store? ❍ Y es[...]

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    28 107187 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP BA Y FRONT FIREPLACE CF26PT For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required TM[...]

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    29 107187 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Washer Equipment Co. 1715 Main Street Kansas City, MO 64108-2195 KS, MO, AR 816-842-3911 www.washerpa[...]

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    2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com 107187-01 Rev. C 12/01 LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEARTH ® FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been pro[...]