Desa CGCFTP - Manual (Page 8)

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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE
CGCFTP
INSTALLATION
Note: Your Comfort Glow fireplace is de-
signed 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 open-
ings to create the easiest installation (see
Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 9)
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply
is not propane/LP, do not install fireplace.
Call dealer where you bought fireplace for
proper type fireplace.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Pur-
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install fireplace.
Follow all local codes.
You can recess firebox into the wall. You
can also position fireplace in the optional
cabinet or corner mantels.
IMPORTANT:
Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels
specified in this manual. Purchase the op-
tional mantel from your dealer (see Acces-
sories, pages 26 and 27).
CAUTION: This fireplace cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to fireplace. Installing
fireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating fire-
place where impurities (such as,
but not limited to, tobacco smoke,
aromatic candles, cleaning flu-
ids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.)
in the air exist, may discolor walls.
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace
• in a bedroom or a 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-free fireplaces add mois-
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing fireplace in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form
from too much moisture. See Air for Combus-
tion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.
LOCATING FIREPLACE
WARNING: Maintain the mini-
mum clearances shown in Fig-
ures 7 and 8. If you can, provide
greater clearances from floor,
ceiling, and joining wall.
Figure 8 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed
From Front of Fireplace Shown with
Optional Mantel
CAUTION: If you install the
fireplace in a home garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must
be at least 18 inches above floor.
• locate fireplace where moving
vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service.
• in coldest part of room
Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed
From Front of Fireplace Shown Built In
The Wall
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Fireplace
Left
Side
CEILING
36" Minimum
FLOOR
Right
Side
Top Of
Mantel Can
Be Flush
With Wall
Left
Side
CEILING
Right
Side
36"
Minimum
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat. Use
this heater along with your pri-
mary heating system. Do not in-
stall 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 circu-
late the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
chase the optional CSA design-certified equip-
ment shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, pages 26 and 27.
Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided brass
trim kit for built-in installations. See Acces-
sories, pages 26 and 27.
Note: When installing fireplace directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible mate-
rial, other than wood flooring, the fireplace
shall be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the
fireplace
0" Minimum To
Top Surface Of
Carpeting, Tile
Or Other
Combustible
Material
0" Minimum To
Top Surface Of
Carpeting, Tile
Or Other
Combustible
Material