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  • Page 1

    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[...]

  • Page 2

    2 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not con vertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply tank(s) outdoors. SAFETY INFORMA TION DANGER: Carbon mo[...]

  • Page 3

    3 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly Figure 2 - Fireplace 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 ANS Z223 , also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, In[...]

  • Page 4

    4 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT 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 [...]

  • Page 5

    5 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 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 doorl[...]

  • Page 6

    6 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Option 1 12" 12" AIR FOR COMBUSTION[...]

  • Page 7

    7 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued CAUTION: This fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These cur- rents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing fire- place next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities (such as to- bacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps[...]

  • Page 8

    8 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLING GA3650T BLOWER ACCESSORY (For CGFP28P Model Only) 1. Remove fireplace screen (see Figure 7 ). Figure 8 - Removing Log Base from Fire- place NOTICE: Shut-off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas sup- ply. Contact a qualified service person to do[...]

  • Page 9

    9 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 12 - Wire Attachment Figure 13 - Installing Bushings Bushing Location for Recessed Installation Bushing Location for Freestanding Installation Note: To prevent short circuit, white wire MUST be connected to motor. WARNING: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation. 12. Attach green gro[...]

  • Page 10

    10 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLING GA3650T BLOWER ACCESSORY (For CGFP28PT Model Only) 1. Remove fireplace screen (see Figure 15). NOTICE: Shut-off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas sup- ply. Contact a qualified service person to do this. CAUTION: Do not pick up log base asse[...]

  • Page 11

    11 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation. Variable Fan Switch White White Black Green On 110/115 V.A.C. Blower Motor Black Black Black Off V ariable Fan S w itch W hite W hite B lack G reen O n 110/115 V .A .C . Blower Motor B lack B lack B lack O ff Wiring Diagram WARNING: Failure to position the parts in[...]

  • Page 12

    12 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT 42" 16" Figure 23 - Placing Hearth Base Acces- sory Against Wall Figure 22 - Location of Nailing Flanges Nailing Flanges INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Note: Clearances are the same if using optional cabinet mantel or built- in installation. WARNING: Maint[...]

  • Page 13

    13 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL 34 3/4" 17 3/4" 33" 39 3/8" 27 7/8" 55 5/8" 34 3/4" INST ALLA TION Continued 9. If using an optional blower , install it no w . Follow instructions provided with the blo wer . 10. Connect fireplace to gas supply (see Connecting F ireplace T o Gas Supply , page 15). 11. Check all gas conn[...]

  • Page 14

    14 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT 20" 24 1 /2 " 27 1 /2 " 30" 2 1 /2 " 6" 8" 10" Propane Supply Tank External Regulator Vent Pointing Down Figure 30 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing m[...]

  • Page 15

    15 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Continued * Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-cer- tified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories , page 32. Figure 31 - Gas Connection CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant [...]

  • Page 16

    16 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT ON POSITION OFF POSITION INST ALLA TION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff v alve (see Fig- ure 34). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valv e. 3. Check all joints from propan[...]

  • Page 17

    17 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL 3 2 4 4 INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLING LOGS 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. Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when[...]

  • Page 18

    18 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve. TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit) Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position. Figure 4[...]

  • Page 19

    19 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL IGNITOR Continued OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION 1. Follow steps 1 thr ough 5 under Light- ing Instructions , page 18. 2. Depress contr ol knob and light pilot with match. 3. Keep contr ol knob pressed in f or 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release contr ol knob . Now follo[...]

  • Page 20

    20 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 45 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 46 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touch- ing the thermocouple. This will cause the thermoc[...]

  • Page 21

    21 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and cir- culating air passageways of fire- place clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fire- place may need mor[...]

  • Page 22

    22 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignitio ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in o[...]

  • Page 23

    23 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL 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/conden[...]

  • Page 24

    24 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT 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?[...]

  • Page 25

    25 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL SER VICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low • pilot will not stay lit • burners will ha ve delayed ignition • fire place will not produce specif ied heat When Gas Quality Is Bad • pilot will not stay lit • burners will pr oduce flames and soot • fire place will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure [...]

  • Page 26

    26 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODEL CGFP28P 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 8 6 3 4 1 2 7 7-1 7-2 10 18 23 16 11 26 14 6 6 6 6 21 15 19 5 29 24 30 20 28 31 25 17 22[...]

  • Page 27

    27 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 103682-04 Rear Log (#1) 1 2 103682-02 Bottom Mid Log (#2) 1 3 103682-01 Front Log (#3) 1 4 103682-03 Top Log (#4) 1 5 10[...]

  • Page 28

    28 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODEL CGFP28PT 18 6 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 3 4 1 2 7 7-1 7-2 10 16 11 26 14 5 6 6 6 6 22 25 23 19 24 13 7-2 20 15 28 21 17[...]

  • Page 29

    29 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODEL This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 103682-04 Rear Log (#1) 1 2 103682-02 Bottom Mid Log (#2) 1 [...]

  • Page 30

    30 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE 1 2 3 4 15 10 11 9 18 6 17 12 16 16 16 7 8 16 16 5 14 16 13 13 13 CGFP28P CGFP28PT[...]

  • Page 31

    31 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST FIREPLACE This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. CGFP28P CGFP28PT KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 1 2 103207-01 Outer Casing 1 3 102758-01CK Right Fron[...]

  • Page 32

    32 103414 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28P and CGFP28PT MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. Manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe. BLOWER ACCESSORIES- Increase air circulation to maximize heat distribution. GA3650T - T/Stat Blower (for t/stat fireplaces only) Features ON/OFF/AUTO setting. In the au[...]

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    33 103414 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________[...]

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    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 two (2) years 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 clai[...]