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  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory ® 15,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr Remote/Thermostaticall y Contr olled Model CGCF26NR This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* man ufactured (mobile) home, where[...]

  • Page 2

    2 104326 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26NR IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this fireplace. Im- proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. SAFETY INFORMA T[...]

  • Page 3

    3 104326 OWNER’S MANUAL ON OFF REMOTE AUTO MAN OFF STATUS ON LO HI TEMP 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 , also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, I[...]

  • Page 4

    4 104326 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26NR WARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in property damage or personal injury. ASSEMBL Y WARNING: Always have branch support and screen in place before operating fireplace.[...]

  • Page 5

    5 104326 OWNER’S MANUAL Continued AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION 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 and the warm air in. During heati[...]

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    6 104326 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26NR AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued 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 [...]

  • Page 7

    7 104326 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Shown with Optional Mantel Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two per- manent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or [...]

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    8 104326 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26NR INST ALLA TION NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must install fireplace. Follow all local codes. You can recess firebox into the wall. You can also position fireplace in the optional cabinet or corner mantels. IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels specified in this man[...]

  • Page 9

    9 104326 OWNER’S MANUAL Continued Option tw o: Have a licensed electri- cian connect blower to electrical source at junction box inside fireplace. 8. Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas- ing with pliers (see Figure 10). 9. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange. 10. Check all gas connections f[...]

  • Page 10

    10 104326 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26NR Assembling Brass Trim (Brass trim shipped with mantel) 1. Remove packaging from three remain- ing 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 14. 4. Slide one end of adj[...]

  • Page 11

    11 104326 OWNER’S MANUAL CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. IMPORTANT: Check gas line pressure before connecting fireplace to gas line. Gas line pressure must be no greater than 14 inches of water. If gas line pressure is higher, fireplace regulator damage co[...]

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    12 104326 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26NR Figure 17 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane gas, not pro- vided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. [...]

  • Page 13

    13 104326 OWNER’S MANUAL O POSI P O 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 regulator . 2. Cap of f open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connecte[...]

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    14 104326 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26NR O F F P I L O T O N L O I H REMOTE OFF ON LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety inf ormation, column 1. 2. Make sur e manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Set remote selector switch in the OFF position. NOTICE: During initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs will give [...]

  • Page 15

    15 104326 OWNER’S MANUAL TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION 1 . Follow steps 1 thr ough 6 under Lighting Instructions, page 14. 2. Depress contr ol knob and light pilot with match. 3. Keep contr ol knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release contr ol knob . Now follo w step 9 on page 14. M[...]

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    16 104326 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26NR Figure 27 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 28 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 27 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 28 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. Th[...]

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    17 104326 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Note : All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. Contin[...]

  • Page 18

    18 104326 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26NR 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 burner is lit [...]

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    19 104326 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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 the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot re[...]

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    20 104326 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26NR TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. SPECIFICA TIONS Btu (Variable) 15,000/26,000 Type Gas Natural Only Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure[...]

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    21 104326 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they cannot supply these accessories call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-458-2472 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 Manual shutoff va[...]

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    22 104326 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26NR 11 ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN CGCF26NR 11 AUTO MAN OFF STATUS ON LO HI TEMP 28 29 12 4 4 37 37 7 34 25 35 41 10 9 7 23 1 3 2 15 6 20 30 31 13 38 21 5 26 19 18 16 27-1 27-2 22 41 41 41 14 3 24 32 33 17 18 14 36 39 40 8 4 4 43 42 42 41 41[...]

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    23 104326 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 16 of this manual. CGCF26NR KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102633-02CK Outer Casing Top 1 2 102624-02 Outer Casing 1 3 099230-02 Shoulder Screw 16 4 098304-01 S[...]

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    2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 104326-01 REV. C 08/98 LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT 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 properly installed, opera[...]