Desa VT32EN Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS "TUDOR" MODEL (V)T32EN, (V)T36EN SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS "TUDOR" MODEL (V)T32EP, (V)T36EP SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury, or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the ap-
pliance
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future
reference.
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. Refer
to this manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the gas supplier.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap-
pliance is not convertible for use with other
gases, unless a certified kit is used.
This appliance may be installed in an after-
market*, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state
or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale,
from the manufacturer.
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T32EN, (V)T36EN SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T32EP, (V)T36EP SERIES WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Information ... Product Identification ...3 Local Codes...3 Product Features ...3 Pre-Installation Preparation ...4 Location of Termination Cap ...6 Venting Installation Instructions ...7 Fireplace Installation...14 Wiring Diagram ... Operating Fireplace ...3 SAFETy INFORMATION WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETy INFORMATION Continued 12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects. 13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated on fireplace nameplate. -
Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCAtION AND SPACE REqUIREMENtS Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA direct-vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a location where the heat output is not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors. -
Page 5: Framing And Finishing
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued FRAMING AND FINISHING Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 5 shows fram- ing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met. For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page 29. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6 for proper installation height. -
Page 6: Location Of Termination Cap
LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP TERMINATION CAP A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12" (30.5 cm) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [12" (30.5 cm) minimum] C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12" (30.5 cm) recommended to prevent condensation on window] D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24"... -
Page 7: Venting Installation Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS NOtICE: Read these instructions completely before attempting installation. These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (direct- vent) pipe components and terminations. The venting system must terminate on the outside of the structure and can not be attached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance. -
Page 8: Venting Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 2. Direct vent pipe sections and components are designed with special twist-lock connections. The female ends of the pipes have twist-Lock Procedure: locking lugs (indentations). These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes. Push pipe sections together and twist one section clockwise approxi- mately one-quarter turn until the sections are fully locked (see Figure 8). - Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 7. Slide the wall firestop over the vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap (see Figure 12). 8. Carefully move fireplace, with vent assembly attached, toward wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination. The pipe overlap should be a minimum of 1 9.
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Page 10: Horizontal Termination Configurations
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Horizontal termination Configurations Figures 14 through 18 show different configurations and alterna- tives for venting with horizontal termination. Each figure includes a chart with critical minimum and maximum dimensions which MUST be met. IMPORTANT: If using a venting configuration of only horizontal venting with no vertical run, a 1/4"... -
Page 11: Venting Installation Instructions
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SNORKEL TERMINATION INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Installations requiring a vertical rise on building exterior • Any installation using snorkel termination to achieve one foot above ground Snorkel terminations are available for installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building. If installing snorkel termina- tion below grade, you must provide proper drainage to prevent water from entering snorkel termination (see Figure 16). -
Page 12: Installation For Vertical Termination
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INStALLAtION FOR vERtICAL tERMINAtION Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations. 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters, or other framing will obstruct the venting system, consider an offset (see Figure 19) to avoid cutting load bearing members. - Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued vertical termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- cal termination. Venting with Two 90° Elbows Vertical (V) 5' min. 6' min. 7' min. 8' min. 0' max. 45° Elbow Figure 21 - Vertical Venting Configuration Using Two 90° Elbows with Two Horizontal Runs (Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown) Venting with One 90°...
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Page 14: Fireplace Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been CSA tested and approved for elevations from 0-2000 feet (USA) and elevations from 0-4500 feet (Canada). When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the USA), you may need to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. - Page 15 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward. The blower will fit inside the back opening and be held in position against the back wall by the magnets (see Figure 25). 4.
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Page 16: Blower Wiring Diagram
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward and the thermo- disc positioned up near the fireplace bottom. The thermodisc must be oriented near the fireplace bottom as shown in Figure 28 in order to sense temperature and properly operate. -
Page 17: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued For propane/LP connection only, the installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, fireplace regulator damage could occur. -
Page 18: Checking Gas Connections
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECtIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. -
Page 19: Removing Glass Door
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued REMOvING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR CAUtION: Do not operate this fireplace with a bro- ken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part information see Replacement Parts, page 28. CAUtION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass. -
Page 20: Installing Logs, Lava Rock And Glowing Embers
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 5. Install rear brick panel first. Rest bottom edge of panel on back edge of grate (see Figure 38). 6. Install top brick panel (36" Series only) by resting on the top of the rear panel. Hold the top brick panel in place and install left side brick panel by sliding it between the grate and the side of the firebox, securing top panel (see Figure 39). - Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place log #3 (crossover log) onto the rear and front logs. Make sure it is seated properly on the smooth surface on the front log and on the pin on the back log as shown in Figure 42. 4.
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Page 22: Wall Switch Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued WALL SWItCH INStALLAtION The installation of a wall switch allows you to activate the gas control valve and turn the fireplace on and off. The wall switch is to be connected to the incoming 120 volt regular household wir- ing that supplies the electricity to the fireplace. -
Page 23: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ bEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. -
Page 24: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Locate the blower controls by opening the lower louver panel on the fireplace. Blower controls are located on the left side of the switch bracket to the left just inside the louver panel. The BK manual blower and the BKT thermostatically-controlled blower have an ON setting and an OFF setting. -
Page 25: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUtION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before ser- vicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are: 1. - Page 27 WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 28: Replacement Parts
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA’s Customer Service Depart- ment at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. SPECIFICATIONS (V)T32EN(R) -
Page 29: Accessories
NOtICE: All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA’ at 1-866-672-6040. for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. -
Page 30: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN MODELS (V)T32EN, (V)T32ENb, (V)T32ENR, (V)T32ENRb, (V)T32EP, (V)T32EPb, (V)T32EPR AND (V)T32EPRb 22-3 22-1 22-5 22-4 22-6 22-2 www.desatech.com 108860-01D... -
Page 31: Parts List
MODELS (V)T32EN, (V)T32ENb, (V)T32ENR, (V)T32ENRb, (V)T32EP, (V)T32EPb, (V)T32EPR AND (V)T32EPRb This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. PART NUMbER (V)T32EN (V)T32EP (V)T32ENb (V)T32ENRb (V)T32EPb 10889-01 10889-01 Door Assembly (T Models Only) - Page 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN bURNER ASSEMbLY MODELS (V)T32EN, (V)T32ENb, (V)T32ENR, (V)T32ENRb, (V)T32EP, (V)T32EPb, (V)T32EPR AND (V)T32EPRb www.desatech.com 108860-01D...
- Page 33 bURNER ASSEMbLY MODELS (V)T32EN, (V)T32ENb, (V)T32ENR, (V)T32ENRb, (V)T32EP, (V)T32EPb, (V)T32EPR AND (V)T32EPRb This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. 108860-01D PARTS LIST PART NO.
- Page 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN MODELS (V)T32EN, (V)T32ENb, (V)T32ENR, (V)T32ENRb, (V)T32EP, (V)T32EPb, (V)T32EPR AND (V)T32EPRb 23-5 23-2 23-6 23-3 23-4 23-1 www.desatech.com 108860-01D...
- Page 35 MODELS (V)T32EN, (V)T32ENb, (V)T32ENR, (V)T32ENRb, (V)T32EP, (V)T32EPb, (V)T32EPR AND (V)T32EPRb This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. PART NUMbER (V)T36EN (V)T36EP (V)T36ENb (V)T36ENRb (V)T36EPb (V)T36EPRb DESCRIPtION...
- Page 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN bURNER ASSEMbLY MODELS (V)T36EN, (V)T36ENb, (V)T36ENR, (V)T36ENRb, (V)T36EP, (V)T36EPb, (V)T36EPR AND (V)T36EPRb www.desatech.com 108860-01D...
- Page 37 bURNER ASSEMbLY MODELS (V)T36EN, (V)T36ENb, (V)T36ENR, (V)T36ENRb, (V)T36EP, (V)T36EPb, (V)T36EPR AND (V)T36EPRb This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. NO. PART NO. 108860-01D PARTS LIST DESCRIPtION...
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Page 38: Warranty Information
DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.