Desa CGCF26PRA Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Option two: Have a licensed electri-
cian connect blower to electrical source
at junction box inside fireplace.
8. Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas-
ing with pliers (see Figure 10).
9. Attach fireplace to wall studs using
nails or wood screws through holes in
nailing flange.
10. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 13.
11. If using optional brass 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.
INSTALLATION
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36 5/8"
25 7/8"
51 3/4"
26 7/8"
Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in
Corner
2. An optional blower accessory is avail-
able (see Accessories, page 24). There
are two options for connecting blower
to electrical source.
Option one: Have a licensed electri-
cian install a properly grounded, three-
prong 120-volt electrical outlet at fire-
place location. Locate outlet inside the
framed enclosure. Blower power cord
will plug into this outlet.
Option two: Have a licensed electri-
cian connect blower to electrical source
at junction box inside fireplace.
If using option one, have electrical out-
let installed at this time. If using option
two, do not connect blower to electrical
source at junction box until step 7.
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location.
This installation includes an approved
flexible gas line (if allowed by local
codes) after the manual shutoff valve.
The flexible gas line must be the last
item installed on the gas piping.
4. If you have not assembled firebox, fol-
low instructions on page 4.
5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough
opening with back of fireplace inside
wall opening.
6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas
regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
Gas Supply, page 12.
7. If the optional blower has been installed
connect blower to electrical source.
Option one: Route blower electrical
cord through side or rear access door
of fireplace. Plug electrical cord into
electrical outlet.
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimen-
sions shown in Figure 8 for the rough
opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions
shown in Figure 9 for the rough open-
ing. The height is 26
1
/8" which is the
same as the wall opening above.
26 7/8"
26 7/8"
3/4" Off
The Floor
Minimum
10 1/2"
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in
Wall
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves
installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of fireplace flush with
wall. An optional brass trim kit accessory is
available (see Accessories, page 24). Brass
trim will extend past sides of fireplace ap-
proximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the
rough edges of the wall opening. If installing
a built-in mantel above the fireplace, but you
must follow the clearances shown in Figure
11, page 10. Follow the instructions below to
install the fireplace in this manner.
Actual Framing
Height 26" 26
7
/8"
Front Width 26
3
/4" 26
7
/8"
Depth 9
1
/2" 10
1
/2"
Bottom 3/4" 3/4"
Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
Nails or
Wood
Screws
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the firebox front facing.
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.
IMPORTANT:
Noncombustible materials
such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front
facing, but should never cover any neces-
sary openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow non-
combustible materials to cover
any necessary openings like lou-
vered slots.
WARNING: Use only noncom-
bustible mortar or adhesives
when overlapping the front fac-
ing with noncombustible facing
material.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
Nailing
Flanges
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