Desa Comfort Glow CGCF26TPA Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download

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104278

VENT-FREE COMPACT FIREPLACE

CGCF26TPA

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Turn off and un-

plug fireplace and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualified ser-
vice 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.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Ignitor cable pinched or wet

2. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni-

tor cable

3. Broken ignitor cable
4. Bad piezo ignitor
5. Ignitor electrode broken
6. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong

1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff

valve closed

2. Control knob not in PILOT position
3. Control knob not pressed in while in

PILOT position

4. Air in gas lines when installed

5. Depleted gas supply
6. ODS/pilot is clogged

7. Gas regulator setting is not correct

1. Control knob not fully pressed in
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough

3. Safety interlock system has been triggered

4. Manual shutoff valve not fully open
5. Thermocouple connection loose at con-

trol valve

6. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple,

which allows thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot flame to go out. This prob-
lem could be caused by one or both of
the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot

7. Thermocouple damaged
8. Control valve damaged

REMEDY

1. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any

metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry

2. Reconnect ignitor cable

3. Replace ignitor cable
4. Replace piezo ignitor
5. Replace ignitor
6. Replace ignitor

1. Turn on gas supply or open manual

shutoff valve

2. Turn control knob to PILOT position
3. Press in control knob while in PILOT

position

4. Continue holding down control knob.

Repeat igniting operation until air is
removed

5. Contact local propane/LP gas company
6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and

Maintenance, page 19) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly

7. Replace gas regulator

1. Press in control knob fully
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control

knob pressed in 30 seconds

3. Wait one minute for safety interlock sys-

tem to reset. Repeat ignition operation

4. Fully open manual shutoff valve
5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4

turn more

6. A) Contact local propane/LP gas company

B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 19) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly

7. Replace thermocouple
8. Replace control valve

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 ignition

ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when
control knob is released

Note:

For additional help, visit DESA

International’s Technical Service web
site at

www.desatech.com

Note:

All troubleshooting items are listed in

order of operation.

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Summary of Contents for Comfort Glow CGCF26TPA

Page 1: ...his or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS 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 in structions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service ...

Page 2: ...and debris could fall into the control area of fireplace 8 You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is in place before run ning fireplace 9 This fireplace is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off fireplace and call a qualified ser vice person Note During initial op eration slight smoking could occur due to log curing an...

Page 3: ...packet 4 Checkfireplaceforanyshippingdamage If fireplace is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System ODS The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent freeroomfireplaces TheODS pilotshutsoff the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This fireplace has a...

Page 4: ...ided with blower 5 Gently place back log on burner sup port see Figure 2 The log should fit flat against top of burner support Place two 10 one inch long screws through burner support into the log and tighten Place branches on branch support see Figure 2 6 Reattach screen by placing notches in screen frame over shoulder screws and pushing down Figure 2 Assembling Fireplace Back Log Screen Branch B...

Page 5: ...on However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is de fined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 11 kg per pa sec m2 or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable wi...

Page 6: ...liances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _________________ Btu Hr maximum the space can support _________________ Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 56 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above...

Page 7: ...ure 4 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Shown with Optional Mantel VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building Thisfreshairwouldcomefromanadjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must pro vide 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 4 You c...

Page 8: ... bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the fireplace as a fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas IMPORTANT Vent freefireplacesaddmois ture to the air Although this is beneficial installing fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to for...

Page 9: ...Wallorframingmaterialcanbeplaced directly against any exterior surface on the rear sides or top of your fireplace Actual Framing Height 26 26 7 8 Front Width 26 3 4 26 7 8 Depth 9 1 2 10 1 2 Bottom 3 4 3 4 Figure 10 Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Nails or Wood Screws Nailing Flanges Continued Figure 9 Rough Opening for Installing in Corner WARNING If pre wiring do not connect wiring to any elec...

Page 10: ...Wood Base to Floor 1 3 4 Screw Wood Base Hole for 3 wood screw for attaching fireplace to wooden base Hole for 3 wood screw for attaching fireplace to mantel 4 Assemble brass trim kit See Assem bling Brass Trim page 11 5 Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder screws Shoulder screws are located on fireplace cabinet see Figure 12 6 Align brass trim kit for flush fit around opening 7 Use two 3 wood s...

Page 11: ...If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly Propane LP Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down External Regulator ATTACHING WOOD BASE TO SOLID FLOOR For attaching base to solid floors concrete or masonry Note Floor anchors and mounting screws areinhardwarepackage Thehardwarepack age is provided with fireplace 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 5 16 drill bit ...

Page 12: ...n nections A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility fromthefireplace seeFigure19 The flexible gas supply line con nection to the manual shutoff valve should be accessible Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator Provided With Fireplace To Fireplace Gas Regulator 4 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line see Figure 19 Con n...

Page 13: ...me to check for a leak Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water toalljoints Bubblesformingshow a leak Correct all leaks at once CAUTION Make sure external regulator has been installed be tweenpropane LPsupplyandfire place See guidelines under Con necting to Gas Supply page 11 TestPressuresEqualToorLessThan 1 2 PSIG 1 Close manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 20 2 Pressurize supply piping system by ei...

Page 14: ... 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 Operate fireplace on HI position to burn off odor This will only last a few hours 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Thensmellforgas includingnear the floor If you smell gas STOP Fol low B in the safety information at the top of colu...

Page 15: ...l cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermo couple cools the fireplace will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 25 turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance see Troubleshooting pages 16 through 18 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Thethermostaticcontrolusedonthisfire place differs from standard thermostats Standard thermostatssimplyturnonand off the burner Th...

Page 16: ...ged 8 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 2 Reconnect ignitor cable 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Replace piezo ignitor 5 Replace ignitor 6 Replace ignitor 1 Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down control knob Repe...

Page 17: ...eated vapors from furniture pol ish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue REMEDY 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 19 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace burner orifice 3 Contact local propane LP gas company 1 Contact local propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 19 or replace burner orifice 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte na...

Page 18: ...ment at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of page 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF pos...

Page 19: ...wor gas quality is bad If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holesclearofdust dirt andlint Cleanthese air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We rec ommend that you c...

Page 20: ...CT FIREPLACE CGCF26TPA 12 1 12 2 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CGCF26TPA 17 23 29 32 8 14 36 37 13 7 8 42 33 11 4 17 10 4 7 8 8 30 3 1 2 9 19 6 22 31 21 40 41 38 39 16 15 18 24 28 5 34 26 25 20 35 1 4 35 2 12 24 12 1 25 14 8 3 27 ...

Page 21: ...utlet Tube 1 17 097403 01 Screw Panhead 10 x 1 3 4 2 18 098303 02 Regulator Screw 2 19 104335 01CK Outer Shell Base 1 20 102649 02CJ Branch Support 1 21 099415 09 Gas Regulator 1 22 102875 01 Regulator Bracket 1 23 101381 01 Valve Cover and Piezo 1 24 099387 11 Pilot Tube 1 KEY CGCF26TP NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 25 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 26 098251 10 Injector 1 27 102458 01CK Middle Rail 1 28 ...

Page 22: ...lete assembly instructions included Three sided brass trim kit included CORNER MANTEL WITH BUILT IN HEARTH BASE Unfinished Birch GMC20U Walnut Finished Birch GMC19F Forusewithfireplace Space savingmantel andhearthbasecornerdesignfeaturesclean classic lines Available in a walnut finish or an unfinished hardwood ready to stain or paint Complete assembly instructions in cluded Three sided brass trim ...

Page 23: ...se Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses They have agreed to support our customer s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories Dayton Hardware P O Box 275 North Dayton Station Dayton OH 45404 0275 All States 937 258 3721 1 800 762 3426 Parts Department Halco Enterprises 208 Carter Drive Unit 21 West Chester PA 19382 4500 610 430 7717 1 800 368 0803 Parts Department LaPor...

Page 24: ...e or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective fireplace will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITSTHEDURATIONOFANYANDA...

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