Desa CDCFPRA manual

UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) GAS COMP A CT CLASSIC HEARTH ® DU AL BURNER FIREPLA CE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANU AL Sav e this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www .desatech.com REMOTE-READ Y MODELS CDCFNRA AND CDCFPRA Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory W ARNING: If the information in this man[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 2 W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer , service agency , or the gas supplier . W ARNIN[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 3 WA RNI NG: Do not all ow fans to blow dir ect ly int o th e fire pl ace . Avo id any draf ts tha t alte r bur ner flam e pa tte rns . Ce ili ng f ans ca n cre ate dra fts th at a lte r b urne r flam e patt ern s. Alt ere d burn er pat ter ns c an cau se s oot ing . Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - V ent-Free Compact Dual Flame Fireplace O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Hood Fireplace Cabinet Logs Ignitor Button Remote Control (Optional) Control Knob OPTIONAL REMO TE CONTROL A CCESSORIES There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for Remote-Ready Model[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 5 REMOVING CERAMIC BRICK LINERS 1. Remove screws from top louver and carefully remove louver (see Figure 2). 2. Remove ceramic brick liners with protective packaging. The brick liners will be installed later . 3. Remove yellow sticker from top of firebox. 4. Replace top louver using screws removed in step 1. Figure 2 [...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 6 Figure 3 - Assembling Hood Hood Sheet Metal Screws Firebox T op Louver AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION W ARNING: This fireplace shall not be installed in a con- fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate com- bustion and ventilation air . Read the following instruct[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 7 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m 3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space [...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 8 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILA TION AIR V entilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un- confined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent ope ning s: one within 12" of the ceilin g and one withi n 12&q[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 9 W ARNING: Never install in a bedr oom or bath room . A ny heat - ing product with a Btu/Hr rating over 10,000 cannot be used in a bedroom. CAUTION: This fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur- faces next to fireplace . Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings [...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 10 CAUTION: If you install the fireplace in a home garage • fire plac e pilo t and bur ner mu st be at least 18 inches above floor . • locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it. For convenience and efficiency , install fireplace • wher e there is easy access for opera tion, inspec - tion, and se[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 1 1 INST ALLA TION Continued W ARNING: If pre-wiring, do not conn ect wirin g to any electri - cal source at this time. Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet before connecting to electrical so urc e. T he fi repl ace el ect ri- cal outlet is included with the GA3450T A blower accessory . On[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 12 15" 18" 21" 23" 2 1 / 2 " 6" 8" 10" Note: A ll vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches. INST ALLA TION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placi ng mante l abo ve built- in firepl a[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 13 INST ALLA TION Continued 12. Install gas line. See Connecting T o Gas Sup- ply , page 16. 13. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connec - tions , page 17. 14. Place mantel around fireplace. Be careful not to damage wall or mantel. 15. Place peri mete r trim kit on the should er scre ws located on the side and top of[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 14 INST ALLA TION Continued Installing Blower Accessory CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when serv icin g contr ols. Wiri ng erro rs can cause imprope r and danger - ous operation. CAUTION: V erify proper op- eration after servicing. No te : If you are usin g a mant el with your fireplac e, use the foll[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 15 INST ALLA TION Continued For Built-In Installation W ARNING: A licensed elec- trician must connect the wiring harness to electrical supply followi ng all local codes. Electri- cian must prov ide a cla mp on the box cover to secure the wiring. Wir ing sho uld be rou ted thro ugh the bushing in the hole on the outer c[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 16 Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 20). IMPORT ANT : Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on o[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 17 INST ALLA TION Continued W e recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 20, page 16. Locate sedime nt trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater . Locate sediment trap where trapped mat - ter is not likely to freeze. A sedimen[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 18 INST ALLA TION Continued CAUTION: Make sure exter- nal regulator has been installed betwe en propane/ LP supp ly and fireplace. See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply , page 16. PR ES SU RE T ES TIN G GA S S UPP LY P IPIN G SY ST EM T est Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 19 OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES Installing Receiver 1. Disconnect wires from the control valve (see Figure 26). 2. Locate the battery clip mounted on the back of the receiver (see Figure 27). 3. Slide 9-volt battery (not included) through the clip. 4. Attach the terminal wires to the battery ([...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 20 INST ALLA TION Continued 4. Gently remove the cover of the thermostat from the base. Grasp the sides of the cover firmly and pull to separate from the base. 5. Fee d the elec tric al wires throu gh the recta ngul ar slots on each side of the base (see Figure 31). W ARNING: Do not con- nect the thermostat to a power[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 21 3. Insta ll left and right brick liners using brackets and screw s from hardw are kit as shown in Fig - ure 34. Screw the bracket into top of firebox and against brick liners. Adjust bracket before tightening screw . 4. Remove log packaging material and discard. Gently place log over burner (see Figure 35). (Do not[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 22 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per - sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly . B. [...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 23 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued 6. With control knob presse d i n, press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the fr ont burner . If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 24 REMOTE OFF ON H I LO IN OUT OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued Note: The burner may light if hand-held remote was on when selector switch was last turned off. Y ou can now turn the burner on and off with the hand-held remote contr ol unit. IM PO RT AN T: Do not leave the selector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 25 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued Note: Do not hold the hand-held remote for a long time. Body temperature will affect its operation in the AUTO mode. Safety Features When away from home for an extended period of time or as a child safety feature to prevent accidental ignition of the fir eplace, the receiver ON/OFF/RE[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 26 BURNER FLAME P A TTERN Figure 45 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 46 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. The incorr ect burner flame pattern shows sporad ic, irregular flame tipping. The flame should not be dark or have an orange/reddish tinge. Note: When using the fireplace the first time, t[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 27 Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot as - sembly . There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figures 48 or 49 depend- ing on model). W ith the unit off, lightly blow air throu[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 28 TROUBLESHOO TING WA RNI NG : T ur n of f and un pl ug fir ep la ce an d let c oo l b ef or e s er v ic in g . On ly a qua lifi ed se rvi ce pe r so n s ho ul d s er vic e and re pa ir fire pl ace . CA UTI ON : N ev er us e a w ire , nee dl e, or si mi lar ob je ct to cl ea n O DS / pi lot . Thi s c an da mag e OD[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 29 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 . Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Safety interlock system has been triggered 4. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 5. Pilot flame not touching ther - mocouple, which allows ther - mocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out. This problem could[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 30 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Residues from manufacturing processes and log curing 2. Not enough air 3. Gas regulator defective 1. Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2. Air in gas line 3. Air passageways on fireplace blocked 4 . Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1 . When[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 31 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued WA RNI NG : I f y ou sm ell g as • S hu t off g as sup pl y. • D o no t t ry to li gh t a ny ap pli anc e. • Do not to uch any ele ct ric al sw it ch ; do not us e an y ph on e in you r bu ild in g. • I mm ed iat el y ca ll yo ur ga s sup pl ier fr om a ne ig hbo r’s ph on e. Fo [...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 32 SPECIFICA TIONS Remote-Ready Models: CDCFPRA CDCFNRA Btu/Hr 17/26,000 17/26,000 T ype Gas Propane/LP Gas Only Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 8" W .C. 3.5" W .C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 14" 10.5" Minimum* 1 1" 5" Dimensions, inches (HxWxD) (incl[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 33 SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is T oo Low • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • fireplace will not produce specified heat • for propane/LP units, propane/LP gas supply may be low Yo u may feel you r gas pres sure is too low. If so, con- ta ct y ou r lo cal nat ura l o r pr opan[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 34 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN FIREBOX MODELS CDCFNRA, CDCFPRA 8 10 8 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 1 9 9 10 10 20 19 22 10 16 17 10 10 6 3 1 1 12 13 23 21 24 1 1 15 16 18 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 2 5 16 16 16 16 7 4 10[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 35 KEY NO. P ART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 ** Outer Casing T op 1 2 ** Baffle 1 3 ** Outer Casing 1 4 104281-02CK Firebox Hood 1 5 ** Firebox T op 1 6 ** Firebox Wrapper 1 7 1 10339-01CK Outer Base 1 8 102635-02 Front Left and Right Sides 2 9 103209-05 Extruded Louver 2 10 098304-01 Screw , PPH AB 10-16 x .38 12 1 1 [...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 36 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE-READY MODELS CDCFNRA AND CDCFPRA O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 16 15 15 16 12 12 1 1 9 9 9 10 5 17 18 13 19 2 1 4 3 14 7 6 8 20 Natural Gas Only 9 21 22[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 37 P ARTS LIST REMOTE-READY MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 33 of this manual. KEY NO. CDCFPRA CDCFNRA DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 1 1 1069-01 1 1 1069-01 Dual Burner 1 2 099056-29 099056-34 Injector 1 3 103[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 38 ACCESSORIES NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Pu rch as e the se fire pl ac e acc ess or ie s fro m your loca l dea ler. If they can not supply thes e acce sso ries , cal l DESA Heating Pro duct s at 1-8 66-67 2-60 40 for re - fe rra l info rm ati on . You can als o wri te to t[...]

www .desatech.com 1 16658-01A 39 ACCESSORIES Continued CLEANING KIT - GCK/CCK (Not Shown) For all models. Y our vent-free gas appliance re - quir es regula r cleanin g and maint enan ce to preve nt perfo rmance problem s. This kit gives you the tools and instructions to make it easy to clean all critical areas of your appliance. W ALL-MOUNT THERMOS[...]

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