Desa (V)T32EN SERIES Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS "TUDOR" MODEL (V)T32EN SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS "TUDOR" MODEL (V)T32EP SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— 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.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T32EN SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T32EP SERIES WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed 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 ... Local Codes... 4 Product Identification ... 4 Product Features ... 4 Pre-Installation Preparation ... 5 Location of Termination Cap ... 7 Venting Installation Instructions ... 8 Fireplace Installation... 18 Wiring Diagram ... 7 Operating Fireplace ... 8 WARNING: Improper in- stallation, adjustment, al- teration, service or main-... -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETy INFORMATION Continued This fireplace must be installed by a qualified (cer- tified or licensed) service person. It has a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses a coaxial pipe (pipe within a pipe and having the same center) venting system. It brings in fresh air for combus- tion through the outer pipe and combustion gases are exhausted through the inner pipe. -
Page 4: Local Codes
SAFETy INFORMATION Continued 2. 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. -
Page 5: 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 6: Framing And Finishing
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued • For horizontal installations above 2,000 feet, it is recommended that a 12" extension pipe be added before starter elbow (see High Altitude Installation, page 16). CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fire- place are as follows: *Back and sides 0"... -
Page 7: Location Of Termination Cap
LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP Fixed Closed 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 [6" (15 cm) min. for 10,000 Btu or less; 9" (23 cm) in US if between 10,000 and 50,000, 12"... -
Page 8: Venting Installation Instructions
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 9: Installation Planning
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION pLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent in- stallation: • Horizontal Termination • Vertical Termination Horizontal Termination Installation IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations require only inner portion of wall firestop. Hori- zontal installations using round termination require exterior portion of wall firestop available only in vent kit HTK (see Figure 14, page 11). -
Page 10: Venting Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: horizontal vent cap in the center of the 7 round hole and attach to the exterior wall with four wood screws provided. - Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Minimum Pipe Overlap 1 " Direct-Vent Pipe Wall Firestop Maintain 1" Minimum Air Space Around Outer Pipe When Penetrating a Wall 10" x 10" Framed Opening Exterior Wall with Vinyl Siding Figure 13 - Typical Horizontal Termination Cap Mounting with Additional Siding Standoff Installed Horizontal Termination Configurations...
- Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CORNER AND ALTERNATE INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Corner ground floor installation • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizon- tally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe) • Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to termination is possible Not to Exceed (H) Limits Square Termination...
- Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90° ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal system using two 90° elbows. Venting with Two 90° Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H 5' min. ' max. 6' min.
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Page 14: Flat Ceiling Installation
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 cut- ting load bearing members. - Page 15 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 7. Twist-lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe. Note: If the vent pipe passes through any occupied areas above the first floor, including storage spaces and closets, you must enclose pipe. You may frame and sheetrock the enclosure with standard construction material.
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Page 16: High Altitude Installation
1' max. 18' max. 0' max. HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been tested and ) = 40' max. approved for elevations from 0-2,000 feet (USA) and elevations from 0-4,500 feet (Canada). When installing this fireplace at an elevation... - Page 17 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 45° Starter Elbow 1" Extension Figure 25 - Recommended 12" Extension for High Altitude Installation PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS AND COMpONENTS Number Description P47-6 6" Section Coaxial Pipe, Galvanized P47-1 1" Section Coaxial Pipe, Galvanized P47-4 4"...
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Page 18: Fireplace Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for fireplace unit you are installing. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. See retailer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your gas type or to purchase gas conversion kit (see Accessories, page 39). -
Page 19: Wiring Diagram
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 9. Check to make sure power cord is completely clear of blower wheel and there are no other foreign objects in blower wheel. Turn blower on and check for operation. Turn blower off by turning knob fully counterclockwise before continuing. - Page 20 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 11. Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom ap- proximately 12" in front of blower (see Figure 28, page 19). Blower Wiring Diagram CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls.
- Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 32). IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve (equipment shutoff valve) in an accessible location.
- Page 22 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued pRESSURE TESTING GAS SUppLY pIpING SYSTEM Test pressures In Excess Of 1/2 pSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual equip- ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damage fireplace gas regulator.
- Page 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued REMOvING/REpLACING GLASS DOOR CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part informa- tion see Replacement Parts, page 38. CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass.
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Page 24: Brick Panels
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER MODEL BL32D WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and un- plug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner. This brick liner kit is optional. You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Acces- sories, page 39. - Page 25 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Place log #4 (right log) onto pin on right side of front log as shown in Figure 44. 5. Place log #5 (base log) onto front left part of grate making sure notches fit over prongs of grate.
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Page 26: Wall Switch Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 8. Pull ember material apart into pieces no larger than a dime. Place these pieces loosely and sparingly directly onto exposed section of front burner and along space between burner and grate prongs (see Figure 46). This will create glowing ember appearance as flame touches ember material. -
Page 27: Wiring Diagram
INCOMING MAIN GAS SUPPLY GAS LINE TO BURNER 111987-01D WIRING DIAGRAM Pilot Burner Pilot Gas Line 24V AC STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER 120V AC www.desatech.com WALL SWITCH (NOT SUPPLIED) BLACK WHITE GREEN ELECTRICAL RATING: 120v, 60Hz, 0.7A OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL INCOMING 120V AC (FUSE BOX OR BREAKER) -
Page 28: Operating Fireplace
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. -
Page 29: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO AppLIANCE 1. Turn off the wall switch. 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. 3. Open lower louver panel. 4. Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise to OFF. -
Page 30: 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. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE vENTING SYSTEM Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these guidelines: 1. Check areas of venting system that are ex- posed to the weather for corrosion (rust spots or streaks and, in extreme cases, holes). Have these items replaced immediately by a quali- fied service person. - Page 32 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
- Page 33 OBSERVED PROBLEM Glass soots Remote does not function Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace 111987-01D TROUbLEShOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Flame impingement on logs 2. Debris around burner air mixer 1. Battery is not installed. Bat- tery power is low 1.
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Page 34: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN MODELS (V)T32EN, (V)T32ENB, (V)T32ENR, (V)T32ENRB, (V)T32EP, (V)T32EPB, (V)T32EPR, (V)T32EPRB 22-3 22-5 22-4 22-6 22-1 22-2 www.desatech.com 111987-01D... -
Page 35: Parts List
This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 38 of this manual. PART NUMBER (V)T32EN (V)T32ENR (V)T32EP (V)T32EPR (V)T32ENB (V)T32ENRB (V)T32EPB (V)T32EPRB 10889-01 10889-01 10889-0 10889-0 108903-01 109155-01 108903-0 109155-0... - Page 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)T32EN, (V)T32ENB, (V)T32ENR, (V)T32ENRB, (V)T32EP, (V)T32EPB, (V)T32EPR, (V)T32EPRB www.desatech.com 111987-01D...
- Page 37 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 38 of this manual. PART NO. 1110 11105 108886-01 108891-01 108866-01 108866-0 7113 6808 11179 1453 14500 14569 14570 687 104509-0 104506-5...
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Page 38: Replacement Parts
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA’s Customer 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’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com SPECIFICATIONS (V)T32EN(R) •... -
Page 39: Accessories
Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA’s Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. BRICK LINER... -
Page 40: Warranty Information
We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. 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.