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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-

lowed exactly, a ﬁre or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Carefully review the instructions supplied with the

decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum

ﬁreplace size requirement.

Do not install an appliance in this ﬁrebox unless this

ﬁrebox meets the minimum dimensions required for

the installation.

This ﬁrebox has been tested and approved by CSA

under ANSI Z21.91 for use with any ANSI Z21.11.2 ap

proved gas logs.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, per

manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where

not prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indi

cated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convert

ible for use with other gases.

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) UNIVERSAL FIREBOX

SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Shown with optional

cabinet mantel, hearth

base.

CGFB32CA

CIRCULATING LOUVERED MODEL

Summary of content (16 pages)

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) UNIVERSAL FIREBOX SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base. CGFB32CA CIRCULATING LOUVERED MODEL 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. Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum ﬁreplace size requirement.
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualiﬁed installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: For use only with a listed gas-ﬁred unvented decorative room heater. Not to exceed 40,000 Btu/Hr. Do not build a wood ﬁre.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Continued Do not place clothing or other ﬂammable material on or near ﬁrebox. Never place any objects on the ﬁrebox or logs. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with ﬁrebox. You must operate this ﬁreplace with the provided ﬁreplace screen (closed), hood and brick liner in place. Make sure these parts are in place before running ﬁrebox. Keep the ﬁrebox area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other ﬂammable vapors and liquids. 1.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS LOCATING FIREBOX 35 1/16" 3 7/8" 2 3/4" 1 1/4" 1 1/4" 19 3/8" 16 1/4" 31 3/4" 2 3/4" 6 3/4" 6 3/8" Built-in Nailing Flanges Figure 1 - Firebox Front View 2 1/4" 6" 33 11/16" 32 3/16" 12 1/2" 9 3/4" 4 5/8" 2 1/2" Electrical Access Hole Gas Line Access Figure 2 - Firebox Side View 22 1/2" 13 1/4"* 14 1/4" 16 11/16" 19 1/4" Plan where you will install the ﬁrebox. This will save time and money later when you install the ﬁrebox.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued The information on pages 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation. Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air. Unusually tight construction is deﬁned as construction where: a.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued The space in the above example is a conﬁned space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows: A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building below. B.
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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. WARNING: A qualiﬁed service person must install ﬁrebox. Follow all local codes.
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INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placing custom mantel above built-in ﬁrebox, you must meet the minimum allowable clearance between mantel shelf and top of ﬁrebox opening shown in Figure 7. These are the minimum allowable mantel clearances for a safe installation. Use larger clearances wherever possible to minimize the heating of objects and materials placed on the mantel. CAUTION: Close screens before operation of vent-free gas log heater.
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INSTALLATION 4. Route ﬂexible gas line from equipment shutoff valve into ﬁrebox through side. Continued 6. Replace duplex outlet with screw. 7. Plug blower power cord into duplex outlet. 8. Replace bottom of ﬁrebox. Cables From Electrical Source Blower Support Bracket Duplex Outlet NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A ﬂexible gas line is recommended to allow accessibility from the ﬁrebox.
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INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING FIREPLACE SCREEN 1. Insert each rod through nine rings located at top of screen (see Figure 12). 2. Insert ﬁrst rod into rear hole in left side of ﬁrebox. Fasten rod to rear hole near center of ﬁrebox using black shoulder screw. 3. Insert other rod into front hole on right side of ﬁrebox and fasten using remaining shoulder screw.
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INSTALLATION Continued Nailing Flanges Figure 15 - Location of Nailing Flanges 3. Carefully set ﬁrebox in front of rough opening with back of ﬁrebox inside wall opening. IMPORTANT: If installing perimeter trim, see instructions included with perimeter trim accessory. You must install shoulder screws now. 4. If using GA3750A blower accessory, see BuiltIn Installation of Blower Accessory, page 8. 5. Attach ﬂexible gas line to log set. See Connecting to Gas Supply in log set ownerʼs manual. 6.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA Heating Productsʼ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA Heating Productsʼ Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.
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ACCESSORIES PARTS CENTRALS Continued HARDWOOD CORNER HEARTH BASE (Not Shown) G3000F Series - Walnut Finished G3009U Series - Unﬁnished G3010F Series - Oak Finished The corner hearth base creates a handsome riser for the ﬁrebox (cannot be used with cabinet mantel or face mantel). Dimensions (WxHxD): 52 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 26" These Parts Centrals are privately-owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customerʼs needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Tools & Equipment Co.
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODEL CGFB32CA 14 15 5 1 2 7 15 15 4 17 3 17 11 16 2 15 15 10 17 13 20 15 12 9 6 19 8 14 18 www.desatech.
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PARTS LIST MODEL CGFB32CA This list contains replaceable parts used in your ﬁrebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 13 of this manual. KEY NO.
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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.