Desa CGEF32C Original instructions

Read these instructions completely before beginning
installation. Failure to follow them could cause a heater
malfunction resulting in serious injury and/or property
damage.
WARNING: All electric heaters have hot and arcing or
sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gaso-
line, paint or ammable liquids/vapors are or are stored.
WARNING: This heater is tested and listed for use only
with the optional accessories listed in these instruc-
tions. Use of optional accessories not specically
tested for this heater could void the heater warranty
and/or result in a safety hazard.
This replace meets the construction and safety stan-
dards of H.U.D. for application in manufactured homes
when installed according to these instructions.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT
MODELS CGEF32C, VEF32A and ES400
SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:Improperinstalla-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Refer
to this manual. For assistance or
additional information, consult
a qualied installer.
CAUTION: Do not expose the
heater to the elements (such as
rain, etc).
CAUTION: The replace in-
sert unit is mounted on rubber
feet. The purpose is to ensure
adequate air circulation beneath
unit. DO NOT remove these feet.
Do not install directly on carpet,
rug, furniture or similar surfaces
which could hinder or block the
air ow.
Due to high temperatures, the
rebox should be located out of
trafc and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
ammable material on or near
rebox. Never place any objects
on the replace.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with replace.
Fireplace becomes very hot
whenrunning.Keepchildrenand
adults away from hot surfaces to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Fireplace will remain hot for a
time after shutdown. Allow sur-
faces to cool before touching.
When using electrical heaters, basic precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of
re, electric shock and injury to persons, including
the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains
at least 3 feet from front of heater and keep
them away from sides and rear.
3. Always unplug heater when not in use.
4. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord
or plug or after heater malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any way. Return heater
to authorized service facility for examination,
electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.
5. Do not use outdoors.
6. This heater is not intended for use in bath-
rooms, laundry areas and similar indoor
locations. Never locate heater where it may
fall into a bathtub or other water container.
7. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover
cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Ar-
range cord away from trafc area and where
it will not be tripped over.
8. To disconnect heater, turn controls to "OFF"
before removing plug from outlet.
9. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause
an electric shock or re or damage the heater.
10. To prevent possible fire, do not block air
intakes in any manner.
11. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline,
paint or ammable liquids/vapors are used or
stored.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 2
Listing Approvals ................................................. 3
Product Dimension Specications....................... 3
Product Identication........................................... 3
Locating Fireplace ............................................... 4
Unpacking and Testing Fireplace ........................ 4
Installation ........................................................... 5
Finishing .............................................................. 7
Operating Instructions ......................................... 7
Cleaning and Maintenance.................................. 8
Technical Service............................................... 10
Wiring Diagrams................................................ 10
Replacement Parts............................................ 10
Troubleshooting..................................................11
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List........ 12
Warranty Information ...........................Back Cover

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
12. Use this heater only as described in this
manual. Any other use not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause re, electric
shock or injury to persons.
13. Avoid the use of an extension cord because
the extension cord may overheat and cause
a risk of re. However, if you have to use an
extension cord, the cord should be No. 14
AWG minimum size and rated not less than
1875 WATTS.
14. Always use properly grounded fused and
polarized outlets.
15. Always use ground fault protection where
required by electrical codes.
16. Always disconnect power before performing
any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of
heater.
17. To prevent a possible re, do not burn wood
or other materials in this heater.
18. To prevent electric shock or re, always use
a certied electrician should new circuits or
outlets be required.
19. When transporting or storing heater, keep in
a dry place free from excessive vibration and
store as to avoid damage.
LISTING APPROVALS
This heater has been tested in accordance with the
CSA Standards for xed and location-dedicated
electric room heaters in the United States. All
components are UL or CSA safety certied.
If you need assistance during installation, please con-
tact your local dealer or the DESA Heating Products
Technical Services Department at 1-866-672-6040.
PRODUCT DIMENSION
SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 1 - Heater Dimensions
Note: This heater must be electrically wired and
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with National Electric
Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Cana-
dian Electric Code, CSA C2.1 as appropriate.
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Figure 2 - Product Identication
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Top Screen
Screws
Bottom Screen
Screw
Heat Vents
Back
Glass
ON/OFF
Power Button
Flame
Control and
Temp. Buttons
Bottom
Panel
Fuse
Model Voltage Watts
CGEF32C,
VEF32A (with
power cord)
120 1500
ES400 (No power
cord. Must be
wired direct.)
120/
240
1600/
3000

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Figure 3 illustrates a variety of ways the heater may
be located in a room. The heater may be installed
directly on the oor or raised on a hearth.
LOCATING FIREPLACE
WARNING: Due to high tem-
peratures, this heater should
be located out of trafc. Keep
combustible materials such
as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes and curtains at
least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front
of the heater.
WARNING: Never locate this
heaterwhereitmayfallintoabath-
tub or other water container.
NOTICE:Minimumandmaximum
clearancesmustbemaintainedat
alltimes.Illustrationsthroughout
these instructions reect typical
installations and are for design
purposes only. Actual installa-
tions may vary slightly due to
individual preferences.
WARNING: To prevent
contact with sagging or loose
insulation, the heater must not
beinstalled againstvapor barrier
or exposed insulation. Localized
overheating could occur and a
re could result.
CAUTION: Do not expose the
heater to the elements (such as
rain, etc.)
CAUTION: Wear gloves and
safety glasses for protection dur-
ing installation and maintenance.
Figure 3 - Heater Locations
UNPACKING AND
TESTING FIREPLACE
Carefully remove the unit from the box. Prior
to permanently installing the unit, test to make
sure the unit operates properly. To do this, plug
the unit's power supply cord into a conveniently
located 120-volt grounded outlet.
CAUTION; The unit's power
supply cord must be connected
to a properly grounded and pro-
tected 120-volt outlet. Always
use ground fault protection
where required by the electri-
cal code.
WARNING: Do not operate
the unit if it is damaged or has
malfunctioned. If you suspect
the unit is damaged, return the
unit to an authorized service
facility for examination, electri-
cal or mechanical adjustment
or repair.

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FRAMING
Figure 4 shows a typical framing of this heater us-
ing combustible materials. All required clearances
to combustibles must be adhered to. Header height
is measured from the base of the heater.
Tools and building supplies required for
installation:
• Saw • Square
• Pliers • Gloves
• Hammer • Level
• Phillips screwdriver • Framing materials
• Tape measure • Surround
• Wall-nishing materials • Caulking material
• Electric drill/bits
LOCATING FIREPLACE
Continued
CAUTION: Provide adequate
clearances around the air open-
ings and adequate accessibility
clearances for servicing and
proper operations.
Figure 4 - Framing Heater for New
Construction/Renovation
3/4" - 1/2"
35"
301/2"
Header
Height
161/4"
INSTALLATION
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
The power cord must not be
pinched or against a sharp edge.
Secure cord to avoid tripping or
snagging to reduce the risk of re,
electric shock or personal injury.
Do not run cord under carpet-
ing. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners or the like.
Arrange cord away from trafc
areas and where it will not be
tripped over.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
To prevent a possible re, do
not block air intake or exhaust
in any manner. Do not use on
soft surfaces where openings
may become blocked.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
Do not blow or place insulation
against the rebox.
WARNING: This heater is
tested and listed for use only
with the approved optional ac-
cessories. Use of optional ac-
cessories not specically tested
for this heater could void the
heater warranty and/or result in
a safety hazard.
Note: The height
that a combustible
mantel is tted
above the heater
is dependent on
the height of the
front selected. The
minimum height is
1" above the front.