Comfort glow Cgfb36c Quick start guide

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result

causingpropertydamage,personalinjury,orloss

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 in-

structions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installa-

tion, adjustment, alteration,

service, or maintenance can

cause injury or property dam-

age. Refer to this manual for

correctinstallationandopera-

tional procedures. For assis-

tance or additional informa-

tion consult a qualified in-

staller, 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 permit-

ted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited).

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

UNIVERSAL FIREBOX

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

CGFB36C

Circulating Model

®

Thisfireboxhasbeentestedand

approved by I.A.S. under their

REQ. 2-97 for use with any ANSI

Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX

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

other flammable objects are less

than 36 inches from the front, top,

or sides of the firebox

• in high traffic areas

• in windy or drafty areas

SAFETY

INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s

manual carefully and completely

before trying to assemble, oper-

ate, or service this firebox. Im-

properuseofthisfireboxcancause

seriousinjuryordeathfromburns,

fire,explosion,electricalshock,or

carbon monoxide poisoning.

CAUTION: 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.

WARNINGS

WARNING: Any change to

thisfireboxoritscontrolscanbe

dangerous.

3. Do not use this firebox as a wood-burn-

ing fireplace. Use only ANSI Z21.11.2

certifiedunventedroomheaters(logsets).

4. Do not add extra logs or ornaments

suchaspinecones, vermiculite, or rock

wool. Using these added items can

cause sooting.

5. Youmust operate thisfireplacewith the

provided fireplace screen, hood, and

brick liner in place. Make sure these

partsarein place andscreensare closed

before running firebox. The supplied

hood may not be replaced with a hood

which may be provided with a log

heater.

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, heat ex-

changer insert or other accessory not

approved for use with this heater. Use

only the provided hood, or approved

hood accessory. See Accessories on

page 15.

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 5

through 7.

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

toavoidburns orclothingignition. Fire-

box will remain hot for a time after

shut-down. 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 firebox 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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LOCAL CODES

Installandusefireplacewithcare.Followall

localcodes.Intheabsenceoflocalcodes,use

the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas

Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA

54*. Firebox must be electrically grounded

in accordance with the National Electrical

Code, ANSI/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

UNPACKING

1. Use utility knife to cut carton all the

way around above the staples on the

bottom tray. Lift carton off the firebox

and discard.

2. Remove all protective packaging from

inside firebox. Carefully lift the fire-

box off the bottom foam inserts and

corrugated tray.

3. Check carton contents for the

following:

• Screen assembly

• Screen support rod

• Hardware and parts bag containing

the following:

- OwnersOperationandInstallation

Manual

- 2 - Black #10 x 3/8" Phillips

screws for mounting screen

support rods

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.

PRODUCT

FEATURES

Operation

This firebox is designed for use with ap-

proved ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type

unvented room heaters. (Physical size limi-

tations apply. Refer to minimum firebox

requirements supplied with log heater.) It

requiresnooutsideventingorchimney mak-

ing installation easy and inexpensive. When

usedwithouttheblower,thefireboxrequires

noelectricity makingitidealforemergency

back-up heat.

Blower Accessory

The CGFB36C 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.

Brick Liner

This firebox features a lightweight fiber

ceramic brick liner.

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-

lowforwalland ceiling clearances (see

Installation Clearances, page 8).

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 (page 5).

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PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

Figure 1 - Firebox Front View

Figure 2 - Firebox Side View

41 11/16"

36"

15 7/8"

35"

2 5/8"

6 5/8"

19 3/8"

Built-in Nailing

Flanges

Standoffs

Louvers

6 7/8"

1 1/2"

Diameter Holes 9 5/8"

8 7/16"

2 3/4" 1 1/2"

10 3/4"

13 9/16"

3 1/2"

Standoffs

Electrical Access Hole

Strain relief fitting for electrical cable when hard

wiring firebox for built-in installations (strain relief

fitting included on circulating models only)

Gas Line Access

Hole (either side)

Electrical Access

Hole (for use

when using

blower power

cord with external

electrical outlet.

See Blower Kit

Instructions)

Figure 3 - Firebox Top View

30 3/8"

42 3/8"

36"

41"

29 1/8"

19 1/2"

22 1/4"

5/8"

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OWNER’S MANUAL

PROVIDING ADEQUATE

VENTILATION

ThefollowingisexerptsfromNationalFuel

Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section

5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.

Allspacesinhomesfallintooneofthethree

following ventilation classifications:

1. Unusually Tight Contruction

2. Unconfined Space

3. Confined Space

The information on pages 5 through 7 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 (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 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 ad-

ditional fresh air. See

Ventilation Air

From Outdoors

, page 7.

If your home does not meet all of the

three criteria above, proceed to

Deter-

mining Fresh-Air Flow for Firebox

Location,

page 6.

Today’s homes are built more energy effi-

cient than ever. New materials, increased

insulation, and new construction methods

helpreduceheatlossinhomes.Homeowners

weatherstrip andcaulk aroundwindows and

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:Thisfirebox shall

not be installed in a confined

spaceunlessprovisionsarepro-

vided for adequate combustion

and ventilation air. Read the fol-

lowing instructions to insure

properfreshairforthisandother

fuel-burning appliances in your

home.

Confined and Unconfined Space

TheNationalFuelGasCode(ANSIZ223.1,

1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space

as a space whose volume is less than 50

cubicfeetper1,000Btuperhour(4.8m3per

kw) of the aggregate input rating of all

appliances installed in that space and an

unconfined space as a space whose volume

is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu

per hour (4.8 m3per kw) of the aggregate

inputratingofallappliancesinstalledinthat

space.Rooms communicatingdirectlywith

the space in which the appliances are in-

stalled*, through openings not furnished

with doors, are considered a part of the

unconfined space.

This heater shall not be installed in a con-

fined space or unusually tight construction

unlessprovisionsare providedforadequate

combustion and ventilation air.

*Adjoiningroomsarecommunicatingonly

iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-

tion grills between them.

Continued

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Example:

Gas water heater 40,000 Btu/Hr

Vent-free firebox

with log heater +39,000 Btu/Hr

Total =79,000 Btu/Hr

DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREBOX LOCATION

Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

Use this work sheet 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 work sheet, 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 7.

B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air from Outdoors, page 7.

C. Install a lower Btu/Hr firebox, 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.

AIR FOR

COMBUSTION AND

VENTILATION

Continued

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

ventillation air by one of the methods described in the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3

or

applicable local codes.

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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/ANSI Z223.1, Section

5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for

required size of ventilation grills or ducts.

Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

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:

Donotprovideopenings for

inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a

thermostat-controlledpowervent.Heatedair

enteringtheatticwillactivatethepowervent.

Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

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Or

Remove

Door into

Adjoining

Room,

Option

3

Ventilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

Ventilation

Grills

Into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

12"

Outlet

Air Ventilated

Attic

Outlet

Air

Inlet

Air

Inlet Air Ventilated

Crawl Space

To

Crawl

Space

To Attic

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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.

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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 firebox

openingtoany combustiblewallshould

not be less than 16 inches.

B. Clearances from the top of the firebox

openingtothe ceilingshouldnot be less

than 42 inches.

INSTALLATION

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(suchastobaccosmoke,aro-

matic candles, cleaning fluids,

oilorkerosene lamps,etc.)inthe

air exist, may discolor walls.

IMPORTANT:

Vent-free gas log heaters

add moisture to the air. Although this is

beneficial, installingfireboxinroomswith-

out enough ventilation air may cause mil-

dew to form from too much moisture. See

AirforCombustionandVentilation,pages5

through 7.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure the firebox is

level. If firebox is not level, log set will not

work properly.

Note:

Your Comfort Glow firebox is de-

signed to be used in zero clearance installa-

tions.Wallorframingmaterialcanbeplaced

against any exterior surface on the rear,

sides or top of your firebox, except where

stand-off spacers are integrally attached. If

stand-off spacers are attached to your fire-

box, these spacers can be placed directly

against wall or framing materials.

Use dimensions shown for rough openings

tocreatetheeasiestinstallation(seeBuilt-In

Firebox Installation, page 9).

CAUTION: Do not install the

fireboxdirectlyoncarpetorvinyl.

NOTICE: A qualified service per-

son must install firebox. Follow

all local codes.

WARNING: Never install the

firebox

• in a bedroom or bathroom

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture,

clothing, or other flammable

objectsarelessthan36inches

from the front, top, or sides of

the firebox

• in high traffic areas

• in windy or drafty areas

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42" to Ceiling

0" to Floor

16"

to Side Wall 16"

to Side Wall

Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance to Wall, Ceiling, and Floor

C. When the firebox is installed on car-

peting or other combustible material,

other than wood flooring, the firebox

should be installed on a metal or wood

panel extending the full width and

depth of the enclosure.

D. Clearances from the bottom of firebox

to the floor is 0 inches.

These fireboxes can be installed as free-

standing units against a wall with the ap-

proved, optional cabinet mantels (see Ac-

cessories, page 15) or as a built-in unit. The

clearances are the same for either installa-

tion method.

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FRONT WIDTH DEPTH

MODEL # (Inside to Inside) HEIGHT (Minimum)

CGFB36C 41 1/4" 37" 20"

1. Frame in rough opening. The firebox

framing should be constructed of 2 x 4

lumber or heavier. Use dimensions in

Table 1 and rough opening layout in

Figure 8a. Adjust framing so that fire-

box flushes with finished wall surface.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions

in Figures 8b for rough opening.

2. Install gas piping to firebox location.

See Installing Gas Line on page 11 and

Connecting to Gas Supply in log set

owners manual.

IMPORTANT:

If installing blower acces-

sory (model CGFB36C), see Hard-Wiring

Firebox, page 11.

Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

BUILT-IN FIREBOX

INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this firebox involves

installing firebox into a framed-in enclo-

sure. This makes the front of firebox flush

with wall. Optional brass trim accessories

are available (see Accessories, page 15).

The brass trim will extend past sides of

firebox approximately 1/2 inch.This will

cover the rough edges of the wall opening.

Ifinstallinga mantelabovethe firebox, you

must follow the clearances shown in Figure

7. Follow the instructions below to install

the firebox in this manner.

ROUGH OPENING DIMENSIONS FOR

BUILT-IN INSTALLATION

Depth

(Minimum)

Width

(Inside to Inside)

Height

TABLE 1

Figure 8a

36"

41-1/4"

50-29/32"

72"

45°

TOP VIEW

FOR 36" MODE

L

Height - 37" for

F

35 1/2"

f

Figure 8b

INSTALLATION

Continued

Mantel Clearances for Built-In

Installation

If placing custom mantel above built-in

firebox,youmustmeettheminimumallow-

ableclearancebetweenmantelshelfandtop

offireboxopeningshowninFigure7.These

are the minimum allowable mantel clear-

ancesforasafeinstallation.Uselargerclear-

ances wherever possible to minimize the

heating of objects and materials placed on

the mantel.

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

CAUTION: Do not allow the

vent-freegaslogheatertotouch

or extend beyond the fireplace

screen.

If your installation does not meet the above

minimumclearancesinFigure7, youmust:

• raise the mantel to an acceptable height,

OR

• remove the mantel.

Continued

Height - 35 1/2"

Supplied Firebox

Hood Must Be

Used at All Times

Wire-mesh

Screen

Firebox

Non-combustible

Material May

Project Off this

Surface above

the Firebox Hood

Mantel Shelf

13" 16" 19" 21"

2

1/2

"

6"

8"

10"

,

Note: All vertical

measurements are

from top of fireplace

hood opening to bottom

of mantel shelf.

These minimum

clearances replace any

other recommended

clearances supplied with

your ANSI Z21.11.2

approved gas logs.

Wall board or facing

material (above

firebox) may be of

combustible material,

including decorative

mantel ornaments or

other similar projec-

tions off of the facing

material.

Framing

Material

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INSTALLATION

Continued

3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough

opening with back of firebox inside

wallopening.

IMPORTANT:

If install-

ing Brass Trim Kit GA7091, see in-

structions included with brass trim ac-

cessory. You must install shoulder

screws from brass trim kit now.

4. Carefully insert firebox into rough

opening.

5. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails

or wood screws through holes in nail-

ing flange (see Figure 9).

6. If using optional GA7091 Brass Trim

Kit, install the trim after final finishing

and/orpaintingof wall.Seeinstructions

included with brass trim accessory for

attaching brass trim.

7. Install and properly test gas log heater.

Follow installation instructions in-

cludedwiththevent-free gas log heater

that is being installed.

IMPORTANT:

When finishing your fire-

box, combustible materials such as wall

board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall,

plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the

sides and top of the firebox. Combustible

materials should never overlap the firebox

front facing.

Figure9-AttachingFireboxtoWallStuds

WARNING: Do not allow any

combustible materials to overlap

the firebox front facing.

IMPORTANT:

Non-combustiblematerials

suchasbrick,tile,etc.mayoverlapthefront

facing, but should never cover any neces-

sary openings like louvered slots.

WARNING:Donotallownon-

combustible materials to cover

anynecessaryopeningslikelou-

vered slots.

WARNING: Use only non-

combustiblemortaroradhesives

when overlapping the front fac-

ing with non-combustible facing

material.

WARNING: Never modify or

cover the louvered slots on the

front of the firebox.

This firebox may be installed using a cabi-

net mantel accessory against a wall in your

home. The firebox and cabinet mantel can

be installed directly on the floor. A brass

trim kit is included with the mantel acces-

sory (see Accessories, page 15).

1. Assemble cabinetmantelaccessory and

the brass trim kit. Assembly instruc-

tions are included with each accessory.

2. If using an optional blower (circulat-

ing models only), install a properly

grounded, 120 volt three-prong elec-

trical outlet at firebox location if an

outlet is not there. If possible, locate

outlet so cabinet mantel will cover it

when installed (see Figure 10).

3. Install gas piping to firebox location.

See Installing Gas Line, page 11. You

may have to cut an access hole in the

floor or wall to run gas line to firebox.

Makesureto locateaccesshole so cabi-

net mantel will cover it when installed

(see Figure 10).

Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel

NOTICE: A qualified service per-

son must install firebox. Follow

all local codes.

4. Place cabinetmantelon floor in desired

location. Make sure mantel is flush

against wall.

5. Break off nailing flanges with hammer

or pliers (see Figure 11).

INSTALLING FIREBOX

USING OPTIONAL

ACCESSORY MANTELS

Cabinet

Mantel

Gas Line

Access Hole

(Either Side

of Firebox)

Gas

Piping

Electrical

Outlet

Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges

(Two on Each Side)

Nailing Flanges

Nailing

Flanges

Nails or

Wood

Screws

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HARD-WIRING FIREBOX

For Built-in Installation of

Circulating Models Only

NOTICE: A qualified electrician

must connect electrical wiring to

duplex outlet for built-in installa-

tion. Follow all local codes. In

absenceoflocalcodesfollow

The

National Electric Code ANSI/

NFPA 70.

Model CGFB36C can be hard-wired to the

duplexoutletlocated insidethe fireboxbot-

tom if desired. This allows the blower ac-

cessorytobepluggedintotheduplexoutlet.

1. Using Phillips screwdriver, remove the

screw and retainer bracket at the top of

the firebrick liner panel on the left side.

Carefully remove the left panel from

the firebox. Repeat for firebrick liner

panel on right side.

Figure 14 - Removing Side Panel

INSTALLING GAS LINE

NOTICE: A qualified service per-

son must connect heater to gas

supply. Follow all local codes.

IMPORTANT:

SeeConnectingtoGasSup-

plyinyourlogsetownersmanualfordetails

on gas hookup.

Youmayrunthegas linefrom eithersideof

the firebox (see Figure 13). Decide which

side you want to run the gas line from.

Note:

Thisisoneoptionforinstallingshutoff

valve. Check local codes for shutoff valve

location requirements.

Figure13-InstallingGasLineandManual

Shutoff Valve

6. Install the brass trim kit furnished with

mantel. See instruction sheet included

with the mantel now.

7. If installing the optional blower (cir-

culating models only), see instruction

sheet included with blower now.

8. Carefully insert firebox into cabinet

mantel. Be careful not to scratch fire-

box,cabinetmantel, flooring, etc.when

installing (see Figure 12).

9. Install and properly test gas log heater.

Follow installation instructions in-

cludedwiththevent-free gas log heater

that is being installed.

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure12 -Inserting FireboxIntoCabinet

Mantel

Hole

(Use One) Gas Line Hole

Manual

Shutoff

Valves

(Install

One)

Locate the hole in one of the firebrick

sidewall liners (see Figure 13). This hole

willlineupwiththeholeintheoutercasing.

Retainer

Bracket

Left Side Firebrick Liner Panel

Screw

Continued

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2. Remove the screw and retainer bracket

at the top of the brick liner panel in the

backofthefirebox. Do not letthepanel

fall after the bracket is removed. Care-

fully remove the rear firebrick liner

panel from the firebox.

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure15-RemovingRearFirebrickLiner

Panel

CAUTION: Do not let the fire-

brick liner panel fall after the

bracket is removed.

Screw

Rear Firebrick

Liner Panel

Bracket

3. Use the two finger holes in the firebox

bottom to carefully lift up and remove

the firebox bottom.

4. Locate duplex outlet mounted to sup-

port bracket in lower right hand side of

firebox. Remove screw holding duplex

outlet to support bracket in bottom of

firebox.Removeduplex outlet(seeFig-

ure 17).

5. Clamp electricalcablehard-wiring into

firebox through smallest hole using

strain relief fitting provided (see Fig-

ure 18).

6. Connect electrical cable to duplex out-

let.Matchwire colors to thoseonduplex

outlet. Be sure to connect ground wire.

7. Replace duplex outlet with screw.

Screws

Finger

Holes

Firebox

Bottom

Screws

Figure 16 - Removing Firebox Bottom

Screw

Duplex

Outlet

Support

Bracket

Electric

Cables

Figure 17 - Removing Duplex Outlet

Strain

Relief

Fitting

Small Hole

Electric

Cables

Figure 18 - Installing Strain Relief Fitting

into Electrical Access Hole

8. You may now install GA3750 Blower

Accessory if desired. See installation in-

struction sheet included with blower kit.

9. Replace firebox bottom with four

Phillips screws.

10. Carefully replace firebrick panels in

reverse order (see Figure 14, page 11

and Figure 15, this page).

1. Remove the firebrick liner (if still in

place).

a. Using aPhillips screwdriver, remove

the screw and retainer bracket at the

top of the brick liner panel on the left

side. Carefully remove the left panel

from the firebox (see Figure 19).

b.Repeat the removal steps for the

brick liner panel on the right side.

NOTICE:Ifalogsetisinstalledin

the firebox, disconnect log set

fromgassupplyandremovefrom

firebox. Contact a qualified ser-

vice person to do this.

Figure19-RemovingLeftPanelfromFirebox

Left

Panel

Retainer Bracket Screw

INSTALLING MODEL GA3750

ACCESSORY BLOWER

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2. Remove the firebox bottom (if still in

place).

a. Remove the 4 screws that secure the

bottomofthe firebox (seeFigure 21).

b.Carefully raise and remove the fire-

box bottom from the firebox.

c.Remove the screw and retainer

bracket at the top of the brick liner

panel at the rear of the firebox.

IMPORTANT:

Do not let panel fall

after the bracket has been removed.

Carefullyremovethe rear panelfrom

the firebox (see Figure 20).

Figure 23 - Installing Plastic Bushing for

Power Cord

1 1/2" Hole

Plastic

Bushing

Plastic

Hole Plug

Figure 20 - Removing Back Panel from

Firebox

Back

Panel

Retainer Bracket

Screw

WARNING: If there is a duplex

electricaloutletinstalledintheright

side of the bottom of the fireplace

base area, be sure that the electri-

calpowertotheoutletisturnedoff

before proceeding with blower in-

stallation. Failure to do this may

result in serious injury.

INSTALLATION

Continued

3. Place the blower against the lower rear

wall of the firebox outer wrapper with

theexhaustport directed upward.Align

the holes in top mounting tabs of

blower with holes in wall of wrapper

(see Figure 22). Using 2 screws pro-

vided,mountblower andtightenscrews

securely.

4. Be certain that all wire terminals are

securely attached to terminals on

blower motor and that the screw retain-

ing the green ground wire is tight.

5. Locate the plastic hole plug installed

in the 3/8" diameter opening in the

lower right side of the firebox front

panel (see Figure 23). Remove the

plastic plug and discard.

Figure 21 - Removing Firebox Bottom

Screws

6. Place speed control against inner wall

of front panel, pushing the plastic con-

trol shaft forward through the opening.

7. While supporting speed control, secure

control shaft with lock nut by pushing

and turning lock nut with pliers clock-

wise until it is tight against front panel.

Place control knob provided on shaft

(see Figure 24).

Figure 22 - Mounting Blower to Firebox

Blower

Screws

Lower Rear Wall of

Firebox Wrapper

Top

Mounting

Tab

Exhaust Port

8. Turn on power to duplex outlet if pre-

viously turned off.

9. Plug in blower power cord.

a. Ifyourfireboxis installedasafree-

standing unit with an accessory

mantel,determinewhetherthepower

cord will exit the left side or the right

side of the firebox. Install 1 plastic

bushing provided into the 1 1/2" hole

in the floor support on the exit side.

Installthesecondplasticbushing pro-

vided into the 1 1/2" hole in the outer

casing through which the power cord

will exit (see Figure 23, and Figure

25, page 14). Route power cord

through both plastic bushings and

plug the power cord into a wall re-

ceptacle near the firebox.

b.If your firebox installation is re-

cessed and/or pre-wired, plug the

power cord into the duplex outlet

provided. Refer to your firebox

owner’s manual (Hardwiring Fire-

box) for instructions on wiring the

duplex outlet.

Figure 24 - Attaching Speed Control to

Firebox

Speed

Control

Shaft

Locknut

Control Knob

Continued

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INSTALLATION

Continued

INSTALLING FIREPLACE

HOOD AND SCREEN

1. Attach hood to firebox using (7) #10 x

3/8" phillips screws provided (see Fig-

ure 26).

Figure 26 - Screw and Hood Placement

for Hood

Screw

Rear Hole

Top View of Rod Layout

Rod

Front Hole

Ring

Screen

Figure 27 - Installing Fireplace Screen

WARNING: Never touch the

blower wheel while in operation.

10. Check to makesurethat the powercord

is completely clear of the blower wheel

and that there are no other foreign ob-

jects in blower wheel. Turn blower on

and check for operation. Turn blower

offby turningknobfully counter-clock-

wise before continuing.

11. Peel off the backing paper and stick the

supplied wiring diagram decal on the

firebox bottom approximately 12" in

front of the blower (see Figure 25).

12. Replace and reattach firebox bottom us-

ing4screws removedinstep 2 (seeFig-

ure 21, page 13).

13. Replace the rear firebrick panel, re-

tainerbracketand screw (seeFigure20,

page 13).

14. Replace the right firebrick panel, re-

tainer bracket and screw.

15. Replace the left firebrick panel, re-

tainer bracket and screw (see Figure

19, page 12).

16. Install the log set heater according to

the installation instructions supplied

with the heater.

NOTICE: A qualified service per-

son must install heater. Follow

all local codes.

Note:

Discardtheremaininghardwareitems.

Operating the Blower

Light your gas appliance with the blower

off.Afterabout 15 minutes, turntheblower

on to deliver heated air at the top louvers.

Theblowerfeaturesavariablecontrolwhich

allows you to select the speed you desire.

Note:

Periodically check the louvers of the

firebox and remove any dust, dirt, or other

obstructions.

Variable

FanSwitch

WhiteWhite Black

Green

On

110/115

V.A.C.

Blower

Motor

Black

Off

Figure 25 - Location of Wiring Diagram

Decal

Wiring Diagram

Decal 12" in Front of

Blower

Floor

Supports 1 1/2"

Hole

2. Insert eachrodthrough all ringslocated

at top of screen.

3. Insert first rod into rear hole in left side

of firebox. Fasten rod to rear hole near

center of firebox using #10 x 3/8"

Phillipsscrewprovided (seeFigure27).

4. Insert other rod into front hole on right

sideoffirebox and fastenusingremain-

ing Phillips screw.

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TECHNICAL

SERVICE

You may have further questions about in-

stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.

Ifso,contactDESAInternational’sTechni-

cal Service Department at

1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564).

Note

:Use only original replacement parts.

Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor

parts replaced under warranty.

Parts Under Warranty

Contact authorized dealers of this product.

If they can’t supply original replacement

part(s), call DESA International’s Techni-

cal Service Department at

1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564).

When calling DESA International, have

ready

• your name

• your address

• model number of your firebox

• how firebox was malfunctioning

• type of gas used (propane or natural gas)

• purchase date

Usually,wewillaskyoutoreturnthedefec-

tive part to the factory.

Parts Not Under Warranty

Contactauthorizeddealersofthisproductor

the nearest Parts Central. If they can’t sup-

plyoriginalreplacement part(s), callDESA

International’s Parts Department at 1-800-

972-7879 for referral information.

When calling DESA International, have

ready

• model number of your firebox

• the replacement part number

Note

: The firebox identification label (in-

cludingmodelnumber,serialnumber,clear-

ances, etc.) is located on the firebox floor.

REPLACEMENT

PARTS

BRASS TRIM ACCESSORY

(Not Shown)

GA7091 (36" Models)

Optionalwithbuilt-ininstallation.Provides

a finished appearance covering rough and/

orunfinishedmantelorwallopening edges.

ACCESSORIES

Purchasethesefireboxaccessoriesfromyour

local dealer. If they can not supply these

accessories,callDESAInternational’sSales

Department at 1-800-432-2382 for infor-

mation. You can also write to the address

listed on the back page of this manual.

CABINET MANTEL

ACCESSORY WITH

FIREBOX PERIMETER

BRASS TRIM

GMC41F Series - Walnut Stained

Hardwood (36" models)

GMC42U Series - Unfinished

Hardwood (36" Models)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 63" x 51" x 24 1/2"

BLOWER ACCESSORY -

GA3750

Thevariableblowerallowsyoutoselectthe

desiredspeed. Theblowercirculatesheated

air from the fireplace into the room.

MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE -

GA5010

Manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap.

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ILLUSTRATED

PARTS

BREAKDOWN

CGFB36C

6

16

15

16

18

21 21

21

7

16

8

16

14

20

19

9

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17

13

11

17

10

4

2

3

2

17

12

17

1

5

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PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the

instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 15 of this manual.

KEY

NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 103437-03 Firebox Top 1

2 103608-01 Firebrick Retainer 3

3 104768-01 Rear Firebrick 1

4 104766-01 Left Side Firebrick 1

5 104767-01 Right Side Firebrick 1

6 103796-01 Outer Casing 1

7 103440-01 Outer Casing Bottom 1

8 103797-01 Firebox Wrapper 1

9 103297-02 Screen Assembly 2

10 103444-01CK Hood 1

11 103442-01CK Front Assembly 1

12 103445-01 Firebox Bottom 1

13 103452-01 Screen Rod 2

14 101348-01 Firebox Supports 2

15 103438-01 Outer Casing Top 1

16 M11084-26 Hex Head Screw, #10-16 50

17 098304-01 Phillips Pan Head Screw 22

18 103771-01 Strain Relief Fitting 1

19 103769-01 Duplex Outlet 1

20 M12461-2 Outlet Mounting Screw 1

21 098194-02 Stand-off Bracket 3

CGFB36C

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LIMITED WARRANTY

VENT-FREE FIREBOX

DESAInternationalwarrantsthisproducttobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandcomponentsfortwo(2)yearsfromthedateoffirstpurchase,

provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a

claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.

Thiswarrantyisextendedonlytotheoriginalretailpurchaser.Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpart(s)requiredtorestorethisheatertoproper

operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained

through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA International who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use

original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local

codes and instructions furnished with the unit.

Thiswarrantydoes not applytopartsthatarenot in originalconditionbecauseofnormalwear and tear,orpartsthatfail or becomedamaged

as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation. As with all concrete liners, this liner

may develop slight cracks when exposed to heat. This cracking is considered normal. Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any

and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater 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 LIMITS THE DURATION

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 DESA INTERNA-

TIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING 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:

2701 Industrial Drive

P.O. Box 90004

Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

KEEP THIS WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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.

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