VENT-FREE COMPACT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory HDCFTP, HDCFTN, CGCFTP AND CGCFTN 14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing 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.
Table of Contents Safety Information................................................ 2 Local Codes......................................................... 4 Product Information.............................................. 4 Product Features.................................................. 5 Unpacking............................................................ 5 Assembly.............................................................. 5 Air For Combustion and Ventilation...................... 6 Installation.
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 3. 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 reach your gas supplier, call the fire department 4. This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. 5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning fireplace.
Product Features Safety Pilot This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room fireplaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air. Piezo Ignition System This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries or other sources to light fireplace. Thermostatic Heat Control This fireplace has a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve.
ASSEMBLY Air For Combustion and Ventilation Continued Assembling Hood 1. Locate four black phillips sheet metal screws from the hardware packet. 2. Rotate hood as shown in Figure 3. Make sure hood tabs point toward fireplace. 3. Insert hood tabs between baffle and louvers (see Figure 3). 4. Gently rotate hood to upright position. Make sure hood tabs are behind louvers and hood is resting on firebox top (see Figure 3). 5. Align screw holes on hood with screw holes on firebox top. 6.
Air For Combustion and Ventilation Continued Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10-11 kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b. weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c.
Air For Combustion and Ventilation Continued If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation. WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
INSTALLation Continued Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials. Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 10).
INSTALLation Built-In Fireplace Installation Continued CAUTION: This fireplace creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors. IMPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add moisture to the air.
INSTALLation Continued 2. If installing GA3450TA blower accessory, do so at this time. Follow instructions included with blower accessory. Note: If not installing blower accessory, you may wish to run electrical wiring to your fireplace for future blower installation (see Accessories, page 27). Use only approved three-wire electrical wiring. Note: A qualified installer should make all electrical connections. WARNING: If pre-wiring, do not connect wiring to any electrical source at this time.
INSTALLation OPTIONAL MANTEL Installation Continued Mantel Clearances for BuiltIn Installation If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard.
INSTALLation Continued Shoulder Screw Remove Screw Branch Support Valve Cover Shield Snap Bushings Bottom Louver Assembly Figure 13 - Removing Valve Cover Shield Installing Blower Assembly (Models CGCFTP and CGCFTN) CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. 6. Route the wire harness through the hole in left side of baffle. Pull wire harness through lower opening above where the valve shield was removed.
INSTALLation Continued For Built-In Installation WARNING: A licensed electrician must connect the wiring harness to electrical supply following all local codes. Electrician must provide a clamp on the box cover to secure the wiring. Wiring should be routed through the bushing in the hole on the outer casing of heater. Follow instructions in Removing Valve Cover Shield, page 12, then 1. Install a snap bushing found in hardware kit into one of the holes found on rear of valve cover shield.
INSTALLation Continued CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. This fireplace requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane/LP supply. WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. For propane/LP units, installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure.
INSTALLation Branch Support Continued CONNECTING Equipment shutoff valve to heater control Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove. 2. Remove screws that attach branch support to fireplace (see Figure 20).
INSTALLation Continued CAUTION: Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane/LP supply and fireplace. See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply, page 14. Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator. 2.
Operating Fireplace FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal 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. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 6. With control knob pressed in, push down and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front of burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, page 22. Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see Manual Lighting Procedure. 7.
Inspecting Burner Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 27 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 28 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the fireplace will shut down.
Cleaning and Maintenance Ports/Slots Continued We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local computer store, hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using compressed air in a can, please follow the directions on the can.
Troubleshooting WARNING: Turn off and unplug 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. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, 1. Ignitor cable pinched or wet there is no spark at ODS/pilot 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame goes 1. Control knob not fully pressed 1. Press in control knob fully in out when control knob is re2. Control knob not pressed in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep leased long enough control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3. Safety interlock system has been 3. Wait one minute for safety intriggered terlock system to reset. Repeat ignition operation 4. Equipment shutoff valve not 4.
TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Yellow flame during burner 1. Not enough air combustion 2. Gas regulator defective REMEDY 1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20) 2. Replace gas regulator Slight smoke or odor during initial 1. Residues from manufacturing 1. Problem will stop after a few processes operation hours of operation Fireplace produces a whistling 1. Turning control knob to HI 1.
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 reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors.
Specifications HDCFTP, CGCFTP • • • • • Rating (Variable): 14,000/26,000 Btu Gas Type: Propane/LP Only Ignition: Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting: 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)*: Maximum - 14", Minimum - 11" • Dimensions (H x W x D) Fireplace - 25 7/8" x 26 13/16" x 9 3/8" Carton - 32 5/8" x 27 3/16" x 11 5/8" • Weight: Fireplace - 44.
Accessories NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer or Parts Central (see page 30). If they cannot supply these accessories call DESA Heating Products’ Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap.
Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models CGCFTP, CGCFTN, HDCFTP AND HDCFTN 45 3 42 1 9 7 4 17 8 10 7 4 3 8 14 20 23 35 2 33 11 4 29 24 25 12-1 8 13 32 14 37 39 19 41 34 8 30 12 25 38 5 6 43 28 26 24 15 18 39 44 27 16 36 22 21 40 31 28 www.desatech.
PARTS LIST 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 FTP FTN CGC DESCRIPTION Outer Casing Top Outer Casing Shoulder Screw Screw, #10 x 3/8" Burner Louvered Door Left and Right Side Front Hex Head Screw, #10 x 3/8" Top Louver Firebox Hood Firebox Top ODS/Pilot Assembly ODS/Pilot Assembly Firebox Wrapper Control Bracket Screw Inlet Tube Outlet Tube Bushing Regulator Screw Outer Shell Base Branch Support Gas Regulator Gas Regulator Regulator Bracket
Parts Centrals These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Tool & Equipment Co. 5 Manila Ave Hamden, CT 06514-0322 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Portable Heater Parts 342 N. County Rd. 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704 219-462-7441 1-888-619-7060 www.portableheaterparts.com sales@portableheaterparts.com techservice@portableheaterparts.
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Warranty Information KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
