UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL CGFP28P AND CGFP28PT ® 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 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. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS 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.
OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 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*. Top Log (#4) Bottom Mid Log (#2) *Available from: Rear Log (#1) American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 Rear Burner National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This vent-free fireplace is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing embers. The fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat. SAFETY FEATURES This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS). The ODS/pilot is a required feature for ventfree room heaters.
OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 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 doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x Width x Height = _________________ cu. ft.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR 12" Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Option 1 Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 3).
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source. NOTICE: A qualified service person must install fireplace.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GA3650T BLOWER ACCESSORY (For CGFP28P Model Only) NOTICE: Shut-off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas supply. Contact a qualified service person to do this. 1. Remove fireplace screen (see Figure 7). WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is in place before running fireplace. 2. 3.
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued 12. Attach green ground wire ring terminal to floor support bracket using #10 sheet metal grounding screw provided (see Figure 10, page 8). Tighten screw firmly. 13. Attach all five remaining wiring terminals to the appropriate switch or motor terminal. Carefully note the correct color coding (see Figures 12 and 14). Push female wire terminals fully onto male terminal. 14. Secure wires into the appropriate plastic wire clips (see Figure 12). 15.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GA3650T BLOWER ACCESSORY 7. 8. Place control knob provided on plastic control shaft of speed control. Mount the speed control on the front leg of the left floor support bracket using 2 screws provided (see Figure 18). Lower Rear Wall of Firebox Blower (For CGFP28PT Model Only) NOTICE: Shut-off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas supply. Contact a qualified service person to do this. 1.
OWNER’S MANUAL 9. Plug in blower power cord. a. If your fireplace system is installed as a freestanding unit with an accessory mantel, determine whether the power cord will exit the left side or the right side of the firebox. Install 1 plastic bushing provided into the 1.5" hole in the floor support bracket on the exit side (see Figure 19). Install the second plastic bushing provided into the 1.5" hole in the outer casing through which the power cord will exit.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation. Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 21) A.
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued 9. If using an optional blower, install it now. Follow instructions provided with the blower. 10. Connect fireplace to gas supply (see Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply, page 15). 11. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, pages 15 and 16. 12. After heater is secured, replace mantel on hearth base (see Figure 25). Make sure mantel is flush against wall. Install brass trim (see page 7).
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must: • raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR • remove the mantel.
OWNER’S MANUAL CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14" W.C. Pressure) Approved Flexible Gas Line 3" Minimum Figure 32 - Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace Pipe Nipple Cap Tee Joint NOTICE : Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Manual Shutoff Valve Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 34). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve. 3. Check all joints from propane supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 35). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 4. Correct all leaks at once.
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS CAUTION: Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty information. 2 . Slide bottom mid log (#2) into place in behind front burner. Make sure tabs at bottom of log are behind front burner (see Figure 37). 3. Place front log (#3) into place in front of bottom mid log (#2) (see Figure 38). Make sure notches on bottom rest on grate prongs. 4.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING FIREPLACE Thermostat-Controlled Model CGFP28PT WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is installed before running fireplace. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING NOTICE: During initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell. Orange flame will also be present. Open window to vent smell.
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION You can set the thermostat control knob to any comfort level between HI and LO. The thermostat will gradually modulate the heat output and flame height from higher to lower settings, or pilot, in order to maintain the comfort level you select. The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated, the output of the central heating system, etc.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE INSPECTING BURNERS Continued VARIABLE MANUAL CONTROL OPERATION Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame height desired, by simply turning the control knob until that setting is attained. Even the lowest setting provides realistic flames and glowing embers from two burners. Selecting higher settings produces greater heat output.
OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 3. 4. WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, pet hair, etc.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. Note: For additional help, visit DESA International's Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. 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.
OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY One or both burners do not light after ODS/ pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice(s) clogged 1. Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 21) or replace burner orifice(s) 2. Replace burner orifice(s) 3. Contact local propane gas company 4. Contact qualified service person 2. Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small 3. Inlet gas pressure is too low 4. Mislocated crossover tube Delayed ignition of one or both burners 1.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE 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.
OWNER’S MANUAL SERVICE HINTS PARTS CENTRALS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low These Parts Centrals are privately-owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLYCONTROLLED MODEL 4 2 CGFP28P 1 3 7 7-1 7-2 27 13 19 8 18 9 10 8 6 8 23 12 11 8 16 26 22 6 14 6 21 6 24 6 29 15 30 25 20 5 31 19 28 17 26 103414
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLYCONTROLLED MODEL CGFP28P 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.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 4 LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT2 CONTROLLED MODEL 1 CGFP28PT 3 7 7-1 7-2 27 19 8 13 9 10 6 8 12 11 8 16 26 6 14 6 5 20 6 18 6 28 15 21 19 24 7-2 13 25 17 22 28 23 103414
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTATCONTROLLED MODEL CGFP28PT 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.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 7 1 FIREPLACE CGFP28P CGFP28PT 2 15 4 3 16 13 13 16 8 16 16 13 5 6 14 18 17 16 9 10 11 16 12 30 103414
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST 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. FIREPLACE CGFP28P CGFP28PT KEY NO.
CGFP28P and CGFP28PT UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer or Parts Central (see page 25). If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-458-2472 for referral information.
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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.
