Comfort Glow CGFB32C Quick start guide

Shown with optional
cabinet mantel and
hearth base.
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
UNIVERSAL FIREBOX
CGFB32C
Circulating
Louvered
Model
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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WARNING:Iftheinformationinthismanualisnotfollowed
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.
• 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.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualifiedinstaller,serviceagency,orthegassupplier.
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures.Forassistanceor addi-
tionalinformationconsultaquali-
fied installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: For use only with
decorative type unvented room
heaters.Donotbuildawoodfire.
This firebox may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by state or local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer (i.e. Installation of this product is
permitted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited).
Thisfireboxhasbeentestedand
approved by I.A.S. under their
REQ. 2-97 for use with any ANS
Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate, or service this firebox. Im-
proper use of this firebox can
causeseriousinjuryordeathfrom
burns, fire, explosion, electrical
shock, and carbon monoxide
poisoning.
WARNING: Carefully review
theinstructionssuppliedwiththe
decorative type unvented room
heater for the minimum fireplace
size requirement. Do not install
the appliance in this firebox, un-
less this firebox meets the mini-
mumdimensionsrequiredforthe
installation.
WARNING: Any change to
this firebox or its controls can
be dangerous.
1. This firebox shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
2. Never install the firebox
• in a recreational vehicle
• wherecurtains,furniture, clothing, or
otherflammableobjects are less than
42inchesfrom the front, top, orsides
of the firebox
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
3. Do notusethis firebox as a wood-burn-
ing fireplace.
4. Do not add extra logs or ornaments
suchaspine cones, vermiculite, or rock
wool. Using these added items can
cause sooting.
UNPACKING
1. With utility knife, cut the carton all the
way around above the staples on the
bottom tray. Lift the carton off the fire-
box. Remove packing.
2. Checkcarton contentsforthefollowing:
• Screen assembly
• Screen support rod
• Hardware and parts bag containing
the following:
• Owner’s Operation and
Installation Manual
• 2 - Black #10 x 5/8" shouldered
hex screws
3. If any items are missing, inform dealer
where you bought firebox.
4. Check all items for any shipping dam-
age. If damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought firebox.
LOCAL CODES
Installandusefireplacewithcare.Followall
localcodes.Intheabsenceoflocalcodes,use
the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas
CodeANSZ223.1,alsoknownasNFPA54*.
Firebox must be electrically grounded in
accordancewiththeNationalElectricalCode,
ANS/NFPA70 (latest edition).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
5. Youmust operatethis fireplacewith the
provided fireplace screen (closed),
hood, and brick liner in place. Make
sure these parts are in place before run-
ning firebox.
6. Do not allow fans to blow directly into
the firebox. Avoid any drafts that alter
burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner flame
patterns. Altered burner patterns can
cause sooting.
7. Do not use a blower insert, hood, heat
exchangerinsert,or other accessorynot
approved for use with this heater.
8. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in
these fireboxes require fresh air venti-
lation to run properly. See Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation, pages 4
through 6.
9. Do not run firebox
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
10. Do not use this firebox to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
11. Never place any objects in the firebox
or on logs.
12. Firebox front and screen becomes very
hot when running firebox. Keep chil-
dren and adults away from hot surfaces
toavoid burns orclothing ignition. Fire-
box will remain hot for a time after
shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool be-
fore touching.
13. Carefully supervise young children
when they are in the room with firebox.
14. Turn firebox off and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualified service per-
son should service and repair firebox.
15. Operating unvented heaters (logsets)
above elevations of 4,500 feet could
cause pilot outage.
16. Do not use the firebox if it has been
under water due to the shock hazard
that could result with the blower acces-
sary (if installed) in place.

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22 1/2"
16 11/16"
13
1
/ 4 "
*
14
1
/ 4 "
*
31 5/8"
34 3/8"
35 5/8"
19 1/4"
PRODUCT
FEATURES
OPERATION
This firebox is designed to accept unvented
decorative gas logs. It requires no outside
ventingorchimneymakinginstallationeasy
and inexpensive. When used without the
blower the firebox requires no electricity
making it ideal for emergency backup heat.
BLOWER ACCESSORY
The CGFB32C firebox will accept the
GA3750 accessory. The variable blower
allows you to select the fan speed you de-
sire. The blower circulates heated air from
the firebox into the room. Use of blower is
optional.
35
1
/ 16 "
31
3
/ 4 "
16
1
/ 4 "
2
3
/ 4 "
2
3
/ 4 "
6
3
/ 8 "
19
3
/ 8 "
Built-in
Nailing
Flanges
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 3 - Firebox Top View
Electrical
Access Hole Electrical
Access Hole Gas Line Access
Figure 1 - Firebox Front View
Figure 2 - Firebox Side View
12
1
/ 2 "
9
3
/ 4 "
4
5
/ 8 "
2
1
/ 2 "
6"
32
3
/ 16 "
33
11
/ 16 "
2
1
/ 4 "
* Note: 14 1/4" is total firebox cavity depth including brick liner.
13 1/4" is depth of flat floor including brick liner.

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LOCATING
FIREBOX
PLANNING
Planwhere youwill installthe firebox.This
will save time and money later when you
install the firebox. Before installation, con-
sider the following:
1. Where the firebox will be located. Al-
low for wall and ceiling clearances (see
Installation Clearances, page 7).
2. Everything needed to complete instal-
lation.
3. These models CANNOT be installed
in a bedroom or bathroom.
4. Proper air for combustion and ventila-
tion (see below).
Today’s homes are built more energy effi-
cient than ever. New materials, increased
insulation, and new construction methods
helpreduceheatlossinhomes.Homeowners
weatherstrip andcaulkaroundwindowsand
doorstokeepthecoldairoutandthewarmair
in. During heating months, home owners
want their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efficient,yourhomeneedstobreathe.Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning
appliances need fresh air for proper com-
bustion and ventilation.
Exhaustfans,fireboxes, clothes dryers, and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the
house to operate. You must provide ad-
equate fresh air for these appliances. This
will insure proper venting of vented fuel-
burning appliances.
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
WARNING: This firebox shall
notbeinstalledinaconfinedspace
or unusually tight construction
unless provisions are provided
foradequatecombustionandven-
tilation air. Read the following in-
structions to insure proper fresh
air for this and other fuel-burning
appliances in your home.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National
Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec-
tion5.3,AirforCombustionandVentilation.
Allspacesinhomesfallintooneofthethree
following ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
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 win-
dows 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 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 (6x10-11 kg
per pa-sec-m2) or less with open-
ings gasketed or sealed and
b. weather stripping has been
added on openable windows and
doors and
c. caulking or sealants are applied
to areas such as joints around
window and door frames, be-
tween sole plates and floors,be-
tween wall-ceiling joints, be-
tween wall panels, at penetra-
tionsforplumbing,electrical,and
gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three
criteria above, you must provide
additional fresh air. See Ventilation
Air From Outdoors , page 6.
If your home does not meet all of the
three criteria above, proceed to
Determining Fresh-Air Flow For
Fireplace Location
, page 5.
Confined and Unconfined Space
TheNationalFuelGasCode(ANSZ2123.1,
1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space
as a space whose volume is less than 50
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3
per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all
appliances installed in that space and an
unconfinedspaceasaspacewhosevolume
is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu
per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate
input rating of all appliances installed in
thatspace.Roomscommunicatingdirectly
with the space in which the appliances are
installed*, through openings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the
unconfined space.
This firebox shall not be installed in a con-
fined space or unusually tight construction
unlessprovisions are providedfor adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
*Adjoiningroomsarecommunicatingonly
iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-
tion grills between them.

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AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Continued
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will install firebox 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. (volume of space)
Example: Space size 22 ft. (length) x 18 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3168 cu. ft. (volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of
the space.
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
_________________ (volume of space) ÷50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 3168 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷50 cu. ft. = 63.3 or 63,300 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Vent-free firebox ___________________Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* ___________________Btu/Hr
Gas furnace ___________________Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater ___________________Btu/Hr
Gas firebox logs ___________________Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + ___________________Btu/Hr
Total = ___________________Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. 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: 63,300 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
79,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
ThespaceintheaboveexampleisaconfinedspacebecausetheactualBtu/HrusedismorethanthemaximumBtu/Hrthespacecansupport.
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 adjoin-
ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 6.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 6.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fireplace, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no
additional fresh air ventilation.
WARNING: If the area in which the firebox and gas log heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an
unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air
byoneofthemethodsdescribedinthe NationalFuelGasCode,ANSZ223.1,1992,Section5.3 orapplicablelocalcodes.
Example:
Gas water heater 40,000 Btu/Hr
Vent-free firebox with log heater + 39,000 Btu/Hr
Total = 79,000 Btu/Hr
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Outlet
Air Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
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Adjoining
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3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
Ventilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Continued
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
(seeoptions1and2,Figure4).Youcanalso
remove door into adjoining room (see op-
tion 3, Figure 4). Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
WARNING: Rework work-
sheet, adding the space of the
adjoiningunconfinedspace.The
combined spaces must have
enough fresh air to supply all
appliances in both spaces.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two per-
manent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.
Connecttheseitemsdirectlytotheoutdoors
orspacesopentotheoutdoors.Thesespaces
include attics and crawl spaces.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlledpowervent.Heatedair
enteringtheatticwillactivatethepowervent.
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

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IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add
moisturetotheair.Althoughthisisbeneficial,
installing firebox in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form
fromtoomuchmoisture.SeeAirforCombus-
tion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
IMPORTANT: Makesurethefireboxislevel.
If firebox is not level, log set will not work
properly.
INSTALLATION
CLEARANCES
WARNING:Maintainthemini-
mum clearances. If you can, pro-
vide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.
Carefullyfollowtheinstructionsbelow.This
will ensure safe installation.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling
Clearances (see Figure 6)
A. Clearances from the side of the fire-
box opening to any combustible wall
should not be less than 16 inches for a
cabinet mantel or 12 inches for a cor-
ner installation.
B. Clearances from the top of the firebox
openingto the ceilingshouldnot be less
than 42 inches.
C. When the firebox is installed directly
on carpeting, or other combustible ma-
terial, other than wood flooring, the
firebox should be installed on a metal
or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the enclosure.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing custom mantel above built-in
firebox,you mustmeet minimumclearance
between mantel shelf and top of firebox
opening.
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
If your installation does not meet the above
minimum clearances, you must:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height,
OR
• remove the mantel.
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42"
16"
Face or
Cabinet
Mantel
Corner
Mantel
12"
Floor - 0"
Mantel Clearances for
Conventional Installation
Figure6-MinimumClearancetoWalland
Ceiling
Note: Clearances
are the same if
using optional
cabinet mantel or
built-in Installation.
MINIMUM
CLEARANCE
Side Wall - 16 "
Ceiling - 42"
Floor - 0"
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Supplied
Firebox Hood
Must Be Used
at All Times
Wire-mesh
Screen
Firebox
Mantel Shelf
13" 16" 19" 21"
2
1/2
"
6"
8"
10"
For CGFB32C
Series circulating
louvered models
only
Note :
All vertical measurements
are from top of fireplace
opening to bottom of mantel
shelf. All measurements
are in inches.
Facing material (above
firebox) may be of
combustible material,
including decorative
mantel ornaments.
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This firebox in combi-
nation with unvented logsets are
intended for use as supplemen-
tal heat. Do not install them as
your primary heat source. If you
have a central heating system,
you may run system’s circulat-
ing blower while using unvented
logs. This will help circulate the
heatthroughoutthehouse.Inthe
eventofapoweroutage,youcan
use unvented logs as your pri-
mary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install firebox.
Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
firebox
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• wherecurtains,furniture,cloth-
ing,orotherflammable objects
arelessthan42inchesfromthe
front,top,orsidesofthefirebox
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: Log heaters in-
stalledinthisfireboxcreatewarm
aircurrents.Thesecurrentsmove
heat to wall surfaces next to fire-
box. Installing firebox next to vi-
nyl or cloth wall coverings or
operating firebox where impuri-
ties in the air (such as tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing fluids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) exist, may discolor walls.
Note: Your Comfort Glow firebox is de-
signed to be used in zero clearance installa-
tions.Wallorframingmaterialcanbeplaced
directly against any exterior surface on the
rear, sides, or top of your firebox, except
where standoff spacers are integrally at-
tached. If standoff spacers are attached to
your firebox, 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 Firebox Installation, page 10).

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Duplex
Outlet
Screw
Support
bracket
Side
Opening
Support Bracket
Opening
Blower Power
Cord
Blower
INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING BLOWER
ACCESSORY
You may install blower accessory GA3750
withconventionalinstallation(below)orwith
built-in installation (page 10). To install
blower accessory, see instruction sheet in-
cluded with the kit.
Conventional Installation of
Blower Accessory
1. Install blower assembly per instruction
sheet included in blower accessory kit.
2. Before replacing bottom of firebox,
route blower power cord through hole
in support bracket in bottom of firebox
and through hole in side of firebox to
grounded, three-prong 120 volt electri-
cal outlet (see Figure 8). Plug electri-
cal cord into outlet.
3. Replace bottom of firebox.
NOTICE: A certified electrician
must connect electrical wiring to
duplex outlet for built-in installa-
tion. Follow all local codes. In
absence of local codes, follow
the NationalElectricalCode,ANS/
NFPA 70 (Latest Edition) .
INSTALLING LOG HEATER IN
FIREBOX
CAUTION: Do not pick up log
base assembly by burners. This
could damage burners. Only
handle base by grates.
CAUTION:Donotremove the
metal data plates attached to the
heater base assembly. The data
platescontainimportantwarranty
information.
1. Remove four screws holding firebox
bottom in place.
2. Lift and remove firebox bottom (see
Figure 10).
3. If installing GA3750 blower accessory,
see Installing Blower Accessory.
4. Route flexible gas line from manual
shutoff valve into firebox through side.
NOTICE:Mostbuildingcodesdo
not permit concealed gas con-
nections. A flexible gas line is
recommended to allow accessi-
bility from the firebox. The flex-
ible gas supply line connection
to the manual shutoff valve
should be accessible.
5. Attach gas log heater base to firebox
bottom with four screws included with
base (see Installing Heater Base As-
sembly in log set owner’s manual).
6. Replace fireboxbottom andsecure with
screws.
Figure 10 - Removing Firebox Bottom
Built-In Installation of Blower
Accessory
1. Install blower assembly per instruction
sheet included.
2. Before replacing bottom of firebox,
remove screw holding duplex outlet to
the support bracket in the bottom of
firebox. Remove duplex outlet.
3. Clamp electrical cable into firebox
through smallest hole using strain re-
lief provided.
4. Route wiresfrom electrical boxthrough
hole in side of heater and hole in sup-
port bracket (see Figure 9).
5. Connect wires from the electrical box
to duplex outlet. Match wire colors to
those indicated on duplex outlet. Be
sure to connect ground wire.
6. Replace duplex outlet with screw.
7. Plug blower power cord into duplex
outlet.
8. Replace bottom of firebox.
Figure 8 - Routing Blower Accessory
PowerCordforConventionalInstallation
Electrical
Outlet
Figure 9 - Routing Blower Accessory
Power Cord for Built-In Installation
Blower
Blower Power
Cord
Cables From
Electrical
Source

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INSTALLING FIREPLACE
SCREEN
1. Insert each rod through nine rings lo-
cated at top of screen.
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
sideoffirebox and fastenusingremain-
ing shoulder screw.
Rod
Front Hole
Ring
Screen
Screw
Figure 11 - Installing Fireplace Screen
Continued
FIREBOX INSTALLATION
USING OPTIONAL
ACCESSORY MANTELS
This firebox may be installed using the cabi-
netmantelandhearthbaseaccessoriesagainst
a wall in your home. Follow the instructions
below to install the firebox in this manner.
Note: Theinstructions below showinstalla-
tion using GMC11F/GMC12U/GMC13F
series cabinet mantels and the GC3333F/
GC3334U/GC3335F series hearth base ac-
cessories.The hearthbase accessoryshown
is optional for this installation. You can
install firebox and cabinet mantel directly
on the floor.
Electrical
Outlet
Hearth Base
Flexible Gas Line
Gas
Line
Access
Hole
Figure 12 - Placing Hearth Base
Accessory Against Wall
Nailing
Flanges
Cabinet
Mantel
Figure 13 - Installing Cabinet Mantel
Figure 14 - Location of Nailing Flanges
9. Attach flexible gas line to log set. See
Connecting to Gas Supply in your log
set owner’s manual.
10. If installing GA3750 blower, route
blower electrical cord through bushing
in right side firebox support and bush-
ing in side access opening of firebox.
Plug electrical cord into electrical out-
let. See Installing Blower Accessory,
page 8.
11. Carefullyinsert fireboxintocabinetman-
tel. Be careful not to scratch or damage
cabinet mantel or hearth base. Remove
protective material from top of hearth
base and from front of firebox (if any).
12. Installthetrim after final finishing and/
or painting of wall. See instructions in-
cluded with mantel accessory for at-
taching brass trim.
13. Check all gasconnectionsfor leaks.See
Checking Gas Connections in log set
owner's manual.
INSTALLATION
Continued
1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base,
andperimetertrim (Included withman-
tel).Assemblyinstructions are included
with each accessory.
2. If using an optional GA3750 blower,
install a properly grounded, 120 volt
three-prong electrical outlet at firebox
location if an outlet is not there. If pos-
sible,locate outletso cabinetmantel will
cover it when installed (see Figure 13).
3. Installgaspiping tofireboxlocation.This
installation includes an approved flex-
ible gas line (if allowed by local codes)
and a manual shutoff valve. The flexible
gas line must be the last item installed
onthegaspiping.SeeConnectingtoGas
Supply in your log set owner’s manual.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must connect fire-
box to gas supply. Follow all lo-
cal codes.
4. Placehearth baseaccessoryagainst wall
at installation location. Cut an access
holein hearth topto run flexiblegas line
to firebox (see Figure 12). Make sure to
locateaccess holeso cabinetmantelwill
cover it when installed. Note: You can
secure base to floor using wood screws.
Countersinkscrewheads andputty over.
5. Route flexible gas line through access
hole in hearth base.
6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base
(see Figure 13). Make sure mantel is
flush against wall.
7. Break off nailing flanges (see Figure
14) with hammer or pliers.
8. Place cardboard or other protective
material on top of hearth base. Care-
fully set firebox on protective material,
with back of firebox inside mantel
opening.

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34
3
/ 4 "
17
3
/ 4 "
33" (CGFB32C)
34
1
/ 4 " (CGFB32NC)
Height Front Width Depth
Model # Actual Framing Actual Framing Actual Framing
CGFB32C 32 3/8" 33" 34 5/16" 34 3/4" 16 11/16" 17 3/4"
CGFB32NC 33 11/16" 34 1/4" 34 5/16" 34 3/4" 16 11/16" 17 3/4"
Figure15 -Inserting FireboxInto Cabinet
Mantel
BUILT-IN FIREBOX
INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this firebox involves
installingfireboxintoaframed-inenclosure.
This makes the front of firebox flush with
wall.Optionalbrasstrim(GA7090)isavail-
able (see Accessories, page 11) This brass
trim will extend past sides of firebox ap-
proximately1/2inch. This willcoverrough
edges of the wall opening. If installing a
mantel above the firebox, but you must fol-
lowtheclearancesshowninFigure7,page7.
Follow the instructions below to install the
firebox in this manner.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 16 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
39
3
/ 8 "27
7
/ 8 "
55
5
/ 8 "
34
3
/ 4 "
Figure 17 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimen-
sions shown in Figure 16 for the rough
opening. If installing in a corner, use
dimensions shown in Figure 17 for the
rough opening. The height is 33",
which is the same as the wall opening
in Figure 16.
2. Install gas piping to firebox location.
This installation includes an approved
flexible gas line (if allowed by local
codes) after the manual shutoff valve.
Theflexiblegasline mustbethe lastitem
installedon thegaspiping.SeeConnect-
ing to Gas Supply in log set owner’s
manual.
Nailing Flanges
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Figure 18 - Attaching Firebox to Wall
Studs
3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough
openingwith backof fireboxinsidewall
opening. IMPORTANT: If installing
BrassTrimKitGA7090, seeinstructions
included with brass trim accessory.You
must install shoulder screws now.
4. If using GA3750 blower accessory, see
InstallingBuilt-In Installationof Blower
Accessory, page 8.
5. Attach flexible gas line to log set. See
Connecting to Gas Supply in log set
owner’s manual.
6. Carefully insert firebox into rough
opening.
7. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails
or wood screws through holes in nail-
ing flange (see Figure 18).
8. Checkall gas connectionsfor leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections in log set
owner’s manual.
9. Ifusing optional GA7090brass trim kit,
install the trim after final finishing and/
or painting of wall. See instructions in-
cluded with brass trim accessory for at-
taching brass trim.

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OWNER’S MANUAL
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If
so,contactDESAInternational’sTechnical
Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG
(1-800-337-2564).
You can also visit DESA International’s
Technical Service web site at
www.desatech.com.
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
Note: Use only original replacement parts.
Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor
parts replaced under warranty.
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product or
Parts Central (see page 15). If they can’t
supplyoriginalreplacementpart(s),callDESA
International’sTechnicalServiceDepartment
at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564).
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready
• your name
• your address
• modelandserialnumbersofyourfireplace
• how fireplace was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural
gas)
• purchase date
Usually,wewillaskyoutoreturnthedefec-
tive part to the factory.
PARTS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product
or Parts Central (see page 15). If they can’t
supply original replacement part(s), call
DESA International’s Parts Department at
1-800-972-7879 for referral information.
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready
• model number of your fireplace
• the replacement part number
ACCESSORIES
Purchase these fireplace accessories from
your local dealer. If they can not supply
theseaccessories,callDESAInternational’s
Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382 for
information. You can also write to the ad-
dresslisted onthe backpage ofthismanual.
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BRASS TRIM ACCESSORY
GA7090 (Not Shown)
Required with all mantel accessories. Op-
tional with built-in installation. Provides a
finished appearance covering rough and/or
unfinished mantel edges.
BLOWER ACCESSORY - GA3750
Thevariableblowerallowsyoutoselectthe
desiredspeed. Theblower circulatesheated
air from the fireplace into the room.
MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE
GA5010
For all models. Manual shutoff valve with
1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe.
CORNER MANTEL WITH
PERIMETER BRASS TRIM
GMC36F Series - Walnut Finished
GMC37U Series - Unfinished
Ideal for space saving installations.
Approximate Dimensions (WxHxD):
60 7/8" x 48 3/4" x 34 5/8"
HEARTH BASE - Use with
Cabinet Mantel
GC3333F- Walnut Finished
GC3335F Series - Oak Finished
GC3334U - Unfinished
Thehearthbasecreatesahandsomeriserfor
the fireplace. Approximate Dimensions
(HxWxD): 6 1/2" x 58" x 28 9/16"
CABINET MANTEL WITH
PERIMETER BRASS TRIM
GMC11F Series - Walnut Finished
GMC13F Series - Oak Finished
GMC12U Series - Unfinished
Mantel features moldings, fluted sides and
medallion. Available in walnut finished or
unfinishedhardwood,readytostainorpaint.
Shown with optional base accessory.
Approximate Dimensions (HxWxD):
44" x 57 3/4" x 22 7/8"

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ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
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OWNER’S MANUAL
PARTS LIST
FIREBOX
CGFB32C
This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 11 of this manual.
Baltimore Electric
1348 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514-0322
1-800-397-7553
203-248-7553
Parts Department
Portable Heater Parts
342 N. County Rd. 400 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704
All States
219-462-7441
1-800-362-6951
Parts Department
FBD
1349 Adams St.
Bowling Green, KY 42103-3414
270-846-1199
1-800-654-8534
Fax: [phone]
East Coast Energy Products
707 Broadway
W. Long Branch, NJ 07764-1542
732-870-8809
1-800-755-8809
Parts Department
Tarantin Tank Co.
P.O. Box 6129
Freehold, NJ 07728-6129
908-780-9340
1-800-922-0724
Parts Department
Dayton Hardware
P.O. Box 275
North Dayton Station
Dayton, OH 45404
All States
513-258-3721
OH 1-800-762-3426
Parts Department
Four Flags Power Products
1115 Stateline Road
Niles, MI 49120-4728
616-684-2697
1-800-268-4983
Parts Only
Master Parts Distributor
1251 Mound Ave. NW
Grand Rapids , MI 49504-2672
616-791-0505
1-800-446-1446
Fax: [phone]
Parts Department
Washer Equipment Co.
1715 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64108-2195
KS, MO, AR
816-842-3911
Parts Department
PARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately-owned businesses. They have agreed to support our
customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories.
KEY CGFB32C
NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 101872-03 Firebox Top 1
2 101889-01 Firebrick Retainer 3
3 101929-03 Rear Firebrick 1
4 101932-03 Side Firebrick 2
5 103207-01 Outer Casing 1
6 103208-01 Outer Shell Base 1
7 103245-01 Firebox Wrapper 1
8 103297-01 Assembly Screen 2
9 M12461-2 Screw, Outlet Mounting 1
10 ** Front Assembly
10-1 103773-03CK Hood, Louvered, Painted 1
10-2 103205-01CK Side, Left, Painted 1
10-3 103206-01CK Side, Right, Painted 1
10-4 M11084-26 Screw, HWH AB 10-16 8
11 103250-01CK Firebox Bottom 1
12 103809-01 Screen Rod 2
13 101348-01 Firebox Support 2
14 101357-01 Outer Casing Top 1
15 M11084-26 Hex Head Screw, #10-16 49
16 103771-01 Strain Relief Fitting 1
17 098304-01 Phillips Pan Head Screw, #10 13
18 103769-01 Duplex Outlet 1
19 099230-02 Shoulder Screw 2
Halco Enterprises
208 Carter Drive, Unit 21
West Chester, PA 19382-4500
610-430-7717
1-800-368-0803
Parts Department
Cans Unlimited, Inc.
P.O. Box 645
Taylor, SC 29687-0013
All States
803-879-3009
1-800-845-5301
Parts Department
Heater and Fireplace Store
1922 N. Route 9
CapeMayCourt,NJ08210-1110
609-624-0678
Parts Department
**Not Available as an Assembly

KEEP THIS WARRANTY
WARRANTY INFORMATION
103573-01
Rev. G
10/99
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
www.desatech.com
INTERNATIONAL
LIMITED WARRANTY
COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first
purchase,providedthat the product has beenproperly installed,operated andmaintained inaccordance withallapplicableinstructions.
To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this heater
toproperoperatingconditionandanallowanceforlaborwhenprovidedbyaDESAAuthorizedServiceCenter.Warrantypart(s)MUST
be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA International who will provide original factory replacement parts.
Failuretouseoriginalfactoryreplacementpartsvoidsthiswarranty.TheheaterMUSTbeinstalledbyaqualifiedinstallerinaccordance
with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.
This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts that fail or become
damagedas aresultofmisuse, accidents,lackofproper maintenanceordefectscaused byimproperinstallation.Travel, diagnosticcost,
labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner.
TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT;
THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURA-
TION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO (2) YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE;
AND DESA INTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND
DESAINTERNATIONAL SHALL NOTBE LIABLE FORANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVERINCLUDING INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty write:
Model _______________________________
Serial No. ____________________________
Date Purchased _______________________
NOT A UPC
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.
Wereservetherighttoamendthesespecificationsatanytimewithoutnotice.Theonlywarranty applicableisour standardwrittenwarranty.
We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
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