Desa CGEF26A 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 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.

For more information, visit www.desatech.com

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT

SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

FOR MODELS CGEF26A, VEF26A and ES300

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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 insert

unitismountedonrubberfeet.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 or 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

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.

Description: 26" Fireplace/Insert

Voltage: 120

Watts: 1500

Amps: 15 Amp

Grounded Circuit

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.

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

22.75

26.125

21.26

21.125

13.25

12.0

4.33

22.75

26.125

21.26

21.125

13.25

12.0

4.33

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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

beinstalledagainstvaporbarrier

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

during installation and main-

tenance.

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"

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.

26 3/4"

27"

Header

Height

13"

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.

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WARNING: If the informa-

tion in these instructions is

not followed exactly, a re or

explosion may result causing

property damage, personal in-

jury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or

other ammable vapors in the vi-

cinity of this or any other heater.

INSTALLING AS A FIREPLACE

Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to

moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and

high trafc areas. Note: Follow all national and

local electrical codes. This insert can be installed

into either an existing replace or as new construc-

tion/renovation.

NOTICE: Never pick unit up by

louvers. Louvers will bend.

Existing Fireplace Installation

1. Thoroughly clean out the existing replace

and hearth area.

2. Seal all drafts, vents or ash clean-outs with ber-

glass insulation. Seal the ue. Once sealed, close

damper to stop debris from falling onto unit.

3. If existing re box is susceptible to moisture, cap

the top of the chimney ue to prevent inltration

of water. Note: It is strongly advised that you

hire a qualied professional to undertake this

step in order to prevent personal injury. Once the

ue is capped, the chimney is no longer suitable

for wood burning. Note: Do not install this unit

into a replace that is prone to dampness; the

area of installation must be dry.

4. Plan the power supply. If an existing grounded

outlet is near the replace, the power cord can

run along the front of the replace. If the cord is

not long enough to reach the outlet, a grounded

extension cord minimum AWG No. 14 and rated

to a minimum of 1875 watts, may be used. If you

plan to cut or drill a hole in the existing replace

for wiring, it is best to hire a professional to do

this step in order to prevent personal injury. To

reduce the risk of re, do not run the power cord

under rugs, carpets, etc. Arrange the power sup-

ply cord away from high trafc areas where it

may pose a tripping hazard.

WARNING: The solidfuel/gas

replace has been converted for

use with an electric insert and

cannot be used for original fuels

unless all original parts have

been replaced and the replace

has been reapproved by the au-

thority having jurisdiction.

New Construction or Renovation

1. Select a location that is not prone to moisture

and is located at least 0.9 m or 3 feet away

from combustible materials such as curtains

or drapes, furniture, bedding, paper, etc.

2. Place unit in selected location to see how it

will look in the future.

3. Mark the desired location on the oor and store

unit in a safe, dry and dust free location.

4. Frame in an opening leaving at least 1/4" (6 mm)

around the edge of the unit. Any new wiring

must be done in compliance with local and

national codes and other applicable regula-

tions in order to reduce the risk of re, electric

shock or other injuries. Therefore, it strongly

recommended that you hire a professional to

complete any such work.

5. Plan you power supply. See step 4 of Existing

Fireplace Installation.

Installing Insert

Once the site has been prepared, the replace insert

can be installed.

1. Install trim onto front of unit.

2. Make sure switch is in the "OFF" position.

3. Plug fireplace into a 15-amp/120 volt,

grounded outlet.

4. Push replace insert so that the trim is against

the nished mantle or wall surface.

NOTICE: When the front is

installed it will cover the gap

between the heater and framing,

cabinet, nishing materials or

existing replace.

INSTALLATION

Continued

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FINISHING

Combustible Finishing Material: Materials

made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper,

plant bers, plastics or any material capable of

igniting and burning, whether ame proofed or not,

plastered or unplastered (this includes drywall).

Noncombustible Finishing Material : Mate-

rials which will not ignite and burn. Such materials

are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick,

tile, concrete, slate, glass or plasters or combina-

tions thereof or have a re rating of zero.

WARNING:Grillsonthisheater

cannot, in any way, be covered as

it may create a re hazard.

FINISHING CHECKLIST

• Power supply service must be completed prior

to nishing to avoid reconstruction.

• Grills and air openings cannot be covered in

any circumstances.

Note: The heater is a zero clearance replace and

may be nished with combustible or noncombus-

tible nishing materials.

When using paint or lacquer to nish the mantel, they

must be heat resistant to prevent discoloration.

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

The controls (see Figure 5) are located behind

the bottom panel. Pull gently on bottom panel

to open.

Figure 5 - Controls For Electric Fireplace

1. Pluginyourelectricreplace.

2. Main ON/OFF Power Switch and LED:

This switch is located on the right side of

the control panel. The power LED will

light up when the unit is on (see Figure 5).

When unit is on, the default settings for the

replace is low background lighting and

highemberbedandameandtheheater

is off.

3. Temperature Control Button and LED:

This button is located to the right of the

Remote Control Receiver (see Figure 5). The

LED is located to the right of the Flame But-

ton. Push button to cycle through settings.

When this button is pushed the LED will

come on. When heater is on heat will emit

through vents located in the middle of the

top louver panel (see Figure 2, page 3).

The heater has a built-in thermostat so

it will shut off automatically once the set

temperature is reached. It will also turn

on automatically if the room temperature

drops below the set temperature.

Note: When the heater is turned on for the

rst time, itmayreleaseaslight,harmless

odor. This odoris a normal occurrence caused

by the initial heating of the internal heating

elements and should not occur again after

initial burn off. (This odor may occur again

if dust or debris has been trapped.)

4. Flame Control Button: This button is

located to the right of the Temperature

Button (see Figure 5). After power is on,

push the Flame Control Button to adjust

ameandemberbedbrightness.Pressand

release the Flame Control Button to cycle

through LO, MED, HI and OFF.

OPERATING BY REMOTE CONTROL

1. Pluginyourelectricreplace.

2. Push the ON/OFF Power Button to turn

unit on. Power LED will light.

3. When operating the remote control, it must

be pointed at the sensor on the bottom

panel. Note:Makesureyourbatteriesare

fully charged and installed correctly in your

remote control.

4. The ON/OFF button at the top left of the

remote is the main ON/OFF power button.

Pressing this button activates the power to

the unit.

5. Toadjusttheemberbedlightingandame

brightness, press the "-" or "+" FLAME

buttons . There are four levels of brightness.

ON/OFF

Power Button

Receiver

Flame Control

Power

Heater

Temperature

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OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Continued

CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Always discon-

nect power and allow the heater

to cool before performing any

cleaning,maintenance orreloca-

tion of this heater. Turn controls

to OFF and remove plug from

outlet or turn off circuit breaker

to heater.

Turn off heater and circuit breaker to heater before

performing any cleaning and/or maintenance. Al-

low heater to cool completely.

CLEANING FIREBOX

COMPARTMENT

1. Remove screws that hold front panel in

place.

2. Carefully remove front panel.

3. Using the brush vacuum attachment, gently

clean compartment.

4. After cleaning compartment, replace front

panel. Reset circuit breaker.

BACK GLASS

1. The glass is cleaned in the factory during

assembly. During shipment, installation, han-

dling, etc. the glass surface may collect dust

particles. These can be removed by bufng

lightly with a clean dry cloth.

2. To remove ngerprints or other marks, the

glass can be cleaned with a damp cloth using

a good quality household glass cleaner. The

glass should be completely dried with a lint

free cloth or paper towel.

3. In the event of glass breakage, vacuum all

remaining glass pieces with a shop vac. DO

NOT VACUUM WHILE PIECES ARE HOT.

Replace glass only with replacement part

specically for this heater. Never substitute

material. Only fully tempered soda lime safety

glass may be used on this heater.

6. The HEATER button activates the heater,

The heater is pre-set to the following

temperatures:

HI will shut off when room reaches approxi-

mately 86° F (30° C). The LED will be red.

MED will shut off when room reaches ap-

proximately 75° F (24° C). The LED will be

orange.

LO will shut off when room reaches ap-

proximately 64°F (18° C). The LED will be

green.

7. To adjust the light that shines on the logs

use the LAMP button. To increase or de-

crease, press the "-" or "+" buttons to cycle

through the four brightness settings.

8. Toturnoffthereplace,presstheON/OFF

buttononce.Whenyourestartthereplace

with the remote control, all of the features

you had set will remain in effect.

NOTICE: This remote control must remain

within8metersor26feetofthereplaceto

be effective.

FLAME

ON/OFF

HEATER

LAMP

Indicator

Light

Infrared

Ray Exit

Figure 6 - Remote Control For Electric

Fireplace

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BULB REPLACEMENT

WARNING: The halogen light

bulbs in your unit can become

extremely hot. Allow at least 10

minutes between turning off the

heater and removing the light

bulbs to avoid accidental burns.

There are a total of 8 halogen light bulbs (type

GX6.35 rated 120 volts, 35 watts) in your unit.

• 2 bulbs provide illumination for the ember bed

beneath the log set

• 2 bulbs provide illumination for the flame

generation assembly

• 2 bulbs for backlighting

• 2 bulbs for replacement

WARNING: Do not install

replacement bulbs that exceed

specied maximum watts.

Your replace unit must be opened in order to

replace the light bulbs. To reduce the number of

times you need to open the unit, replace all bulbs

at the same time.

Ember Bed Bulbs

1. Carefully remove front panel (see steps 1

and 2 under Cleaning Firebox Compart-

ment, page 8).

2. From the bottom, gently pull forward and lift

up log set ember bed until front edge clears

the front of the unit (do not pull up on logs).

3. Remove spring clip. Hold socket and pull out

the old bulb.

4. Hold socket and push in new bulb (DO NOT

exceed wattage).

5. Replace spring clip onto bulb.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for second bulb.

7. Gently push ember bed down until rear edge

is resting against rear ledge of unit.

8. Replace front panel.

CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

Continued

Figure 7 - Ember Bed Bulb Location

Bulbs

Spring Clip

Flame Generation Bulbs

1. Carefully remove front panel (see steps 1

and 2 under Cleaning Firebox Compart-

ment, page 8).

2. From the bottom, gently pull forward and lift

up log set ember bed until front edge clears

the front of the unit (do not pull up on logs).

3. Remove left and right screws and brackets

that hold glass in place. These are located at

the bottom of glass panel (see Figure 8).

4. With gloves and safety glasses in place, lift up on

bottom of glass by placing the bracket removed

in step 3 under the edge of the glass. Gently push

upward and pull forward. Place glass on smooth,

soft surface to avoid breakage.

5. Locate ame generation cylindrical drum,

Figure 9.

6. Squeeze half of drum cylinder until it's top

edge clears the top drum track. Remove bot-

tom edge of cylinder drum from bottom drum

track. This will give you access to the light

bulbs. Note: Do not exert excessive pressure

on drum cylinder as this may cause damage.

Figure 8 - Glass and Bracket Location

Glass

Bracket

Glass

Flame Cylinder Drum

Figure 9 - Flame Generation Cylinder

Drum

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7. Remove spring clip. Hold socket and pull out

old bulb.

8. Hold socket and push in new bulb (DO NOT

exceed wattage). Replace spring clip.

9. Repeat steps 5 and 6 on page 9 for second

bulb.

10. Insert bottom edge of removed cylinder half

into bottom drum track. Squeeze drum cylin-

der until it's top edge ts into top drum rack.

11. With gloves, carefully replace glass. Slide top

of glass into metal slot and slide bottom onto

ledge.

12. Place brackets against glass and tighten

screws.

13. Gently push ember bed down until rear edge

is resting against rear ledge of unit.

14. Replace front panel.

Backlighting Bulbs

1. Remove front panel.

2. Remove spring clips. Note: Bulbs located on

underside of top. Hold socket and pull out old

bulb.

3. Hold socket and push in new bulb.

4. Replace spring clip on bulb

5. Replace front panel.

TECHNICAL SERVICE

You may have further questions about installation,

operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA

Heating Products’ Technical Service Department

at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your

model and serial numbers of your heater ready.

You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ techni-

cal services web site at www.desatech.com.

CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

Continued

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Note: Use only original replacement parts. This

will protect your warranty coverage for parts

replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If

they can’t supply original replacement part(s),

call DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service

Department at 1-866-672-6040.

When calling DESA Heating Products, have

ready

• your name

• your address

• model and serial numbers of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

• purchase date

Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the

factory.

PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they

can’t supply original replacement part(s), call

DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for

referral information.

When calling DESA Heating Products, have

ready

• model number of your heater

• the replacement part number

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