Desa CGF280PT User Manual Page 1

Shown with optionalcabinet mantel andhearth base.®WARNING: If the information in this manual is notfollowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result ca

10102665INSTALLINGContinuedASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING BRASS TRIMNote: The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fireplace.Do no

11102665INSTALLINGContinuedINSTALLATION CLEARANCESNote: Clearancesare the same ifusing optionalcabinet mantel orbuilt-in installation.WARNING ICON G00

12102665INSTALLINGContinued2. Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 8) with hammer or pliers.3. Place mantel and base in desired location. Place heate

13102665INSTALLINGContinuedContinuedBUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONBuilt-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed

14102665INSTALLINGContinuedFigure 14 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall StudsNailing FlangesNails or WoodScrews2. Install gas piping to fireplace location.

15102665INSTALLINGContinuedMantel Clearances for Built-In InstallationIf placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearancebetwe

16102665The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduceincoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressur

17102665INSTALLINGContinuedContinued* Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from yourdealer. See Accessories, page 38.A.G

18102665Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemTest Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve f

19102665INSTALLINGContinuedContinuedTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20).2. Pressurize supply pi

2102665CONTENTSSECTION PAGESAFETYINFORMATIONWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGSIMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely beforetrying to as

20102665INSTALLINGContinuedINSTALLING LOGSEach log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log wheninstalling. It is very im

21102665INSTALLINGContinued5. Install fireplace screen by slipping notches of fireplace screen over screws onfront of fireplace (see Figure 25).Notche

22102665OPERATINGFIREPLACEThermostat-Controlled ModelContinuedFigure 27 - PilotFigure 26 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button LocationLIGHTING INSTRUCTIO

231026658. Turn control knob counterclockwise to desired heating level. Theburners should light. Set control knob to any heat level between HI and

24102665IGNITORLIGHTING INSTRUCTIONSFigure 28 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button LocationFigure 29 - PilotWARNING ICON G001 WARNINGYou must operate thi

25102665OPERATINGFIREPLACEVariable ManuallyControlled ModelContinuedWARNING ICON G001 WARNINGDo not operate heater between pilot and high positions.WA

26102665INSPECTINGBURNERSCheck pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.PILOT FLAME PATTERNFigure 30 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. F

27102665CLEANINGANDMAINTENANCEWARNING ICON G001 WARNINGTurn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning.OBSERVEDPROBLEMWhen ignitor buttonis pressed, t

28102665TROUBLE-SHOOTINGContinuedOBSERVEDPROBLEMWhen ignitor buttonis pressed, there isspark at ODS/pilotbut no ignitionODS/pilot lights butflame goes

29102665OBSERVEDPROBLEMOne or both burners donot light after ODS/pilot is litDelayed ignition ofone or both burnersBurner backfiringduring combustionY

3102665SAFETYINFORMATIONContinuedWARNING ICON G001 WARNINGS ContinuedWARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.1. This ap

30102665TROUBLE-SHOOTINGContinuedWARNING ICON G001 WARNINGIf you smell gas• Shut off gas supply.• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any

31102665SERVICEHINTSWhen gas pressure is too low• pilot will not stay lit• burners will have delayed ignition• fireplace will not produce specified he

32102665ILLUSTRATEDPARTSBREAKDOWNLog Base AssemblyVariable ManuallyControlled ModelsCGF265PVA45278988191312862177-17-210182316112614666621151932924302

33102665This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts,follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on pag

34102665186452789881913122177-17-21016112614366662225231924137-22015282117ILLUSTRATEDPARTSBREAKDOWNLog Base AssemblyThermostat-ControlledModelsCGF280P

35102665PARTS LISTLog Base AssemblyThermostat-ControlledModelsThis list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts,follow

36102665ILLUSTRATEDPARTSBREAKDOWNFireplace12345615610119 18171216161616781416161619131313

37102665KEYNO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.1 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 12 101373-01 Outer Casing 13 102923-01CB Right Front Side 14 102922-01CB Left

38102665ACCESSORIESPurchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer or Parts Central. If theycan not supply these accessories, call DESA In

39102665NOTES

4102665PRODUCTIDENTIFICATIONFigure 1 - Log Base AssemblyFigure 2 - FireplaceTop LouveredHoodBottom LouverAssemblyScreenAssemblyTop OuterCasingFireboxS

LIMITED WARRANTYCOMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACEDESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and compo

5102665LOCAL CODESInstall and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of localcodes, use the latest edition of The National Fu

6102665AIR FORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGThis heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provi-sions are provided

7102665AIR FORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedDETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATIONDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined SpaceUse th

8102665AIR FORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedWARNING ICON G001 WARNINGIf the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller thanthat defined as

9102665INSTALLINGContinuedNOTICEA qualified service person must install fireplace. Follow all localcodes.WARNING ICON G001 WARNINGNever install the fi