CGCF26NR
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.
NOTICE: A qualified service per- son 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 on the fireplace, except where
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation (see
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 optional mantel from your dealer (see Accessories, page 21).
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
For convenience and efficiency, install fire- place
•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 21. 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
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
•piping (check local codes)
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
•manual shutoff valve *
•ground joint union
•sediment trap
•tee joint
•pipe wrench
•test gauge connection*
currents move heat to wall sur- faces next to fireplace. Installing 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.
Top Of
Mantel Can
Be Flush 
With Wall
Left
Side
CEILING
36" Minimum
Right
Side
*An A.G.A.
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.
Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown with Optional Mantel
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