32" dv fireplace with fan
32" dv fireplace
32" dv fireplace with fan & door switch
36" dv fireplace with fan
36" dv fireplace
36" dv fireplace with fan & door switch
42" dv fireplace with fan
42" dv fireplace with fan & door switch
direct-vent fi (28 pages)
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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MODELS CEF32M and CEF36M PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, an electrical shock or fire may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
TAbLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information .......... Maintenance ............1 Product Specification ........... 3 Technical Service..........1 Installation ............3 Replacement Parts ..........1 Features and Operation........6 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List.. Accessory Installation .......... 7 Accessories ............6 Troubleshooting ..........
" Material Ref. " Platform/Subflooring Top of Cabinet " Ref. " Min. Note: All Mantel Clearances CEF32M = 32 " are Measured from Top of CEF36M = 36 " Fireplace Opening Figure 3 - Mantel Clearances CEF32M = 15 "...
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INSTALLATION 10. Strip back outer Romex to about 4” and connect black, white and green wires ac- Continued cordingly using approved connectors. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 11. Tuck tailing wires into junction box and replace cover using remaining screws. WARNING: Any electrical re- 1.
INSTALLATION FEATURES AND Continued OPERATION This electronic fireplace series features a random flame effect, and a realistic log bed with glistening embers that can be adjusted for flame speed and light intensity. These models have a circulating heater, rated at 1100 Watts Motor and include a hand detailed, textured, red- Mount...
FEATURES AND OPERATION Continued ON/OFF Flame Brightness Heater Switch Switch MAIN HEATER HI- OFF HI- OFF POWER FLAME SPEED FLAME BRIGHTNESS Flame Speed Figure 11 - Control Panel ACCESSORy Spring Clip INSTALLATION Depress Spring Clip to Release OPTIONAL GLASS DOORS Pivot Pin These models come equipped with basic- black bifold glass doors that are fully operable...
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ACCESSORy OPTIONAL BRICk LINERS INSTALLATION Installing or Removing Brick Liner Kits These models come standard with red brick Continued liners. There are white brick liners available Removing Bifold Glass Doors (see Accessories, page 6). These brick pan- Remove bifold doors for replacing or cleaning. els may be installed any time after fireplace 1.
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ACCESSORy Refractory Refractory Retainer Bracket INSTALLATION Bracket Continued 5. Insert brick panel, beveled edge first, through firebox opening. Tilt and angle top edge into brick retainer until beveled edge contacts imager and panel is flat against firebox (see Figure 17). 6.
TROUbLEShOOTINg Note: Before troubleshooting system, make sure power to circuit from breaker or fuse panel is turned ON. The three most common causes of a malfunctioning electric fireplace are: 1. Tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse. . Loose or burned out light bulb. 3.
WIRINg DIAgRAM MOTOR CUTOUT HEATER ASSEMBLY - ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM CIRCUIT SPLICE CONNECTION MALE CONNECTION FEMALE CONNECTION CAUTION: DISCONNECT FIREPLACE FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE REMOVING THIS COVER HEATER CAUTION: USE SUPPLY WIRES SUITABLE FOR 105°C OR EQUIVALENT COIL CONTROL PANEL - ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM HEATER MAIN 4 LN 1...
MAINTENANCE 4. Let control cover hang down off har- nesses. Be careful not to damage any HEATER/BLOWER UNIT wiring. If necessary, unscrew harness strap at blower mount to gain slack. 5. Remove hex screws at rear of blower WARNING: Disconnect mount (see Figure 19).
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MAINTENANCE 19. Tuck any excess slack in harnesses into control cover. Swing cover down to line Continued up mounting holes on control panel and 10. With discharge pointing towards you, guide replace Phillips screws removed in assembled blower mount into fireplace step , page 9.
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MAINTENANCE REMOvING/REPLACING CONTROL DOOR Continued The upper control door may be removed for WARNING: Do not exceed service or replacement when necessary: 100 watts per bulb when replac- 1. Open upper control door (see Figure 10, page 6). ing bulbs. Use of higher-rated 2.
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MAINTENANCE ACCESSING IMAGING UNIT Continued The imaging unit can be accessed from inside fireplace for servicing as follows: If control assembly needs complete replace- 1. Remove glass doors (if equipped). See ment, proceed to remove the entire control Optional Glass Doors, on page 7. assembly as follows: .
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MAINTENANCE Refractory Clip Continued 4. Lift rear ends of hearth pan up until front edge clears lower frame rail then slide up on end and angle out of fireplace opening. 5. Remove 4 Phillips screws holding face extensions at top refractory clips (see Figure 30).
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MAINTENANCE 5. Lift entire fan assembly off of mounts and tilt out of unit. Continued 6. Remove screws with washers and hex nuts from fan housing. 7. Mount new fan to blower mount in reverse order. 8. Slide blower assembly with spacers over mounting lugs and replace washer and Base nut at each lug.
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MAINTENANCE Continued Note: Flame pennant should not be twisted or tangled and should hang slightly loose to allow free movement. If cord is too short or pennant is torn you must obtain a replacement flame assembly (see Replacement Parts, on page 1). 4.
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MAINTENANCE Note: There should be no exposed bare wire at any connection. Wiring should be Continued secured with wire ties, as short as possible, REPLACING LAMP FIxTURES and kept away from fan blades. If additional parts are required, see Replacement Parts, Lamp fixtures may be replaced as follows: on page 1.
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MAINTENANCE 14. Center log bed over opening between viewing panel screen and grate. Continued 15. Cover remaining hearth area with 1/4" of REPLACING REFLECTIvE RIBBONS lava rock (provided), if desired. If reflective ribbons become damaged or loose CLEANING vIEWING SCREEN they may be replaced as follows: Clean viewing screen with an alcohol based, 1.
MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS Continued Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for Note: If full replacement of imager is neces- parts replaced under warranty. sary, wiring harnesses must be disconnected and new harnesses reconnected at control PARTS UNDER WARRANTY panel.
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN MoDELS CEF32M AND CEF36M www.desatech.com 113470-01D...
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PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 1 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 111065-0 Louver Assembly (Bottom) • 11106-04 Louver Assembly (Bottom) •...
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN IMAGING UNIT AND CoNTRoL PANEL FoR MoDELS CEF32M AND CEF36M 39/40 www.desatech.com 113470-01D...
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PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 11734-01 Flame Power Harness • • 11734-0 Fan Power Harness •...
ACCESSORIES FIxED GLASS DOOR kITS FD3 - 3" Black Purchase these firebox accessories from your FD3B - 3" Brushed Brass local dealer. If they can not supply these ac- FD3PB - 3" Polished Brass cessories, call DESA at 1-866-67-6040 for FD3P - 3"...
WARRANTy INFORMATION kEEP ThIS WARRANTy Model ___________________________________ Serial No. ________________________________ Date Purchased ___________________________ Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.