Page 2 - CONTENTS; SECTION; SAFETY; WARNINGS; DANGER; Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; Natural Gas
2 102664 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely beforetrying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. Improper use of thisfireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion,electri...
Page 3 - Continued
3 102664 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS 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. If ...
Page 4 - Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly
4 102664 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly Figure 2 - Fireplace Top Louvered Hood Bottom LouverAssembly ScreenAssembly Top OuterCasing FireboxSupport SideAccessDoor RearAccessDoor Base Rear Burner Right FrontBranch(#5) FrontBurner Front Log (#1) Left FrontBranch(#4) Rear Log (#2) G...
Page 5 - LOCAL CODES; American National Standards Institute, Inc.; PRODUCT; where you bought fireplace.; Operation
5 102664 LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of localcodes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, alsoknown as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 Nationa...
Page 6 - WARNING; Unconfined Space; PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION; Unusually Tight Construction; and
6 102664 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING 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 thisand other fuel-burning applianc...
Page 7 - Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
7 102664 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 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 ...
Page 8 - VENTILATION AIR; Ventilation Air From Inside Building; Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
8 102664 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller thanthat defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus-tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in theNational Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z22...
Page 9 - INSTALLING; NOTICE; Never install the fireplace; CAUTION; CHECK GAS TYPE
9 102664 INSTALLING Continued NOTICE A qualified service person must install fireplace. Follow all localcodes. WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Never install the fireplace • in a bedroom or bathroom• in a recreational vehicle• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 3...
Page 10 - in the hardware packet.; Figure 5 - Assembling Brass Trim
10 102664 INSTALLING Continued ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING BRASS TRIM Note: The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fireplace.Do not yet install trim if performing a built-in installation (see page 14, Built-In Fireplace Installation) 1. Remove packaging from three pieces of ...
Page 11 - Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 7); page 38 for correct mantels and hearth bases.; CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION; Figure 7 - Minimum Clearance to Wall and Ceiling
11 102664 INSTALLING Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Note: Clearancesare the same ifusing optionalcabinet mantel orbuilt-in installation. WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greaterclearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Continued MINIMUM CLE...
Page 12 - You can secure base to floor using wood screws. Countersink; Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall; Figure 8 - Location of Nailing Flanges
12 102664 INSTALLING 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 th...
Page 13 - Figure 11 - Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel
13 102664 7. Carefully place fireplace on top of hearth base (Figure 11). Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base. Note: You can secure fireplace to hearth or floor. Open lower louver. Locate screw holes in bottom of base. Secure withwood screws through these holes and into hearth or floor. ...
Page 14 - Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner; BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
14 102664 INSTALLING Continued 39 3/8" 27 7/8" 55 5/8" 35 1/2" Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening.The height is 33" which is the same as the wall opening above. 2. Install gas pipin...
Page 15 - Figure 14 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs; Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation; Figure 15 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
15 102664 INSTALLING Continued Figure 14 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Nailing Flanges Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearancebetween mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. If your installation does not meet th...
Page 16 - Installation Items Needed; gas connector
16 102664 INSTALLING Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. • piping (check local codes)• sealant (resistant to LP gas)• manual shutoff valve *• test gauge connection *• sediment trap • t...
Page 17 - Figure 16 - Gas Connection; CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY
17 102664 INSTALLING Continued A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff ValveWith 1/8" NPT Tap* 3" Minimum From Gas Meter (5" W.C. to 10.5" W.C. Pressure) ApprovedFlexibleGas Line Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap Sediment Trap Figure 16 - Gas Connection Figure 17 - Removing Log Base Assembly ...
Page 18 - Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System; Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG; CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS; Figure 18 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together
18 102664 INSTALLING Continued 4. Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into fireplace through side or rear access panel. Route flexible gas supply line through fireplace access door. Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect fireplace a...
Page 19 - Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG; Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections; Figure 19 - Manual Shutoff Valve; Figure 20 - Checking Gas Joints
19 102664 INSTALLING Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 19).2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter. 3. Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff va...
Page 21 - Figure 24 - Installing Fireplace Screen; follow these instructions exactly.; FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; OPERATING; Controlled Model
21 102664 INSTALLING Continued 5. Install fireplace screen by slipping notches of fireplace screen over screws on front of fireplace (see Figure 24). Notches Screws forMountingScreen Figure 24 - Installing Fireplace Screen WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace...
Page 22 - LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; Turn control knob clockwise; to the OFF position.
22 102664 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING 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 offa paper-burning smell. Orange fl...
Page 23 - TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE; Shutting Off Fireplace; Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit); THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION; Model
23 102664 8. Turn control knob counterclockwise C-clockwise 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. OPERATING FIREPLACE Thermostat- Controlled Model Contin...
Page 24 - Figure 27 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location
24 102664 IGNITOR LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 27 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Figure 28 - Pilot WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place.Make sure fireplace screen is installed before running fireplace. NOTICE During initial operati...
Page 25 - Do not operate heater between pilot and high positions.; VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION; MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE
25 102664 WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Do not operate heater between pilot and high positions. TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE OPERATING FIREPLACE Manually-Controlled Model Continued WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve. VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATI...
Page 26 - Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 29; FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN; If front burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 32
26 102664 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 29 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 30 shows an incorrect pilot flamepattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause thethermocouple to c...
Page 27 - Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning.; ODS/PILOT AND BURNERS; SHOOTING; Note: All troubleshooting; REMEDY
27 102664 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. OBSERVEDPROBLEM When ignitor buttonis pressed, there is nospark at ODS/pilot WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air pas-sageways of fireplace c...
Page 30 - If you smell gas; ing statement above
30 102664 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued WARNING ICON G 001 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 suppli...
Page 33 - PARTS LIST; Log Base Assembly
33 102664 PARTS LIST Log Base Assembly Variable Manually- 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. CGF265NVA KEYNO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102230-02 Fro...
Page 36 - Fireplace
36 102664 ILLUSTRATED PARTS 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 CGF265NVACGF280NT
Page 38 - ACCESSORIES; age for parts replaced under warranty.; Parts Under Warranty; Parts Not Under Warranty; When calling DESA International, have ready; REPLACEMENT
38 102664 ACCESSORIES MANUAL SHUTOFFVALVE - GA5010 For all models. Manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap.Fits 1/2" NPT pipe. Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supplythese accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382for ...
Page 39 - NOTES
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Page 40 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION
LIMITED WARRANTY COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for one (1) year from thedate of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance wit...