CGCF26TPA
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your pri- mary heating system. Do not in- stall this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circu- late the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes.
Note: Your Comfort Glow fireplace is de- signed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached.Ifstandoffspacersareattachedtoyour fireplace, 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
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
chase the optional A.G.A.
Note: If desired, purchase a
LOCATING FIREPLACE
WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances shown in Fig- ures 6 and 7. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.
You can recess firebox into the wall. You can also position fireplace in the optional cabinet or corner mantels. IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual. Purchase the op- tional mantel from your dealer (see Acces- sories, page 22).
WARNING: Never install the fireplace
•in a bedroom or a bathroom
•in a recreational vehicle
•where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace
•as a fireplace insert
•in high traffic areas
•in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur-
CAUTION: If you install the fireplace in a home garage
•fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor.
•locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace
•where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.
•in coldest part of room
An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 22. If planning to use blower, locate fireplace near an electrical outlet.
CEILING
36" Minimum
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Fireplace
Left | Right |
Side | Side |
FLOOR
Figure 6 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed
From Front of Fireplace Shown Built In
The Wall
CEILING
faces next to fireplace. Installing
Top Of
36"
fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fire- place where impurities (such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls.
Mantel Can
Be Flush
With Wall
Minimum
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
•external regulator (supplied by installer)
•piping (check local codes)
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
•manual shutoff valve *
•test gauge connection *
•ground joint union
•sediment trap
•tee joint
•pipe wrench
Left Side
Right Side
*An A.G.A.
tion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.
Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown with Optional Mantel
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