Vexar CD32M-2 Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
CD32M
CD32M-1
CD32M-2
CD36M-A
CD36M-A1
CD36M-A2
CD42M-A
CD42M-A2
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.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
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
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  • Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL CD32M 32" DV Fireplace with Fan CD32M-1 32" DV Fireplace CD32M-2 32" DV Fireplace with Fan & Door Switch CD36M-A 36" DV Fireplace with Fan CD36M-A1 36" DV Fireplace CD36M-A2 36" DV Fireplace with Fan & Door Switch CD42M-A 42"...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This fireplace is manufactured for Stylecrest Inc. under the Vexar brand name by DESA. This fireplace may be installed as an OEM installation in a manufactured (mobile) home and must be installed...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Unless you use DESA/Vexar components designed and tested for this fireplace system, A SAFETY HAZARD! The DESA/Vexar warranty will be voided by, and DESA/Vexar disclaims any responsibility for the following actions: A) Modification to the fireplace, components, doors, blower, fans or vent system.
  • Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation

    SELECTING LOCATION Continued • Do not locate appliance close to where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored. The appliance must be kept clear and free from combustible materials. • Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
  • Page 5: Vent Termination Clearances

    PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES The final position of your fireplace depends on the location of the vent termination in relation to the clearances that must be observed as shown in Figure 5 on page 6. The vent system serves as the “chimney” as well as the combustion air supply (air intake).
  • Page 6 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION TERMINATION CAP A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches (30.5cm) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [12 inches (30.5cm) minimum] C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (30.5cm) recommended to prevent condensation on window] D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24 inches (61cm) from the...
  • Page 7: Installation

    • Installation of any damaged venting component • Unauthorized modification of the venting system • Installation of any component part not manu- factured or approved by DESA • Installation other than as instructed by these instructions WARNING: This gas fireplace and vent assembly must be vented directly to the outside.
  • Page 8 Direct-Vent Pipe CD32M and CD36M-A " Inner and " Outer CD42M-A 5" Inner and 8" Outer Wall Firestop Maintain 1" Minimum Air Space Around Outer Pipe when Penetrating a Wall Figure 7 - Vent Termination (Horizontal) www.desatech.com Siding Standoff (Optional) Minimum Pipe Overlap 1 "...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued ELECTRICAL HOOKUP AND REMOTE RECEIVER DIAGRAM An outlet box with two receptacles (see Figure 9) has been supplied for your convenience and is located inside on the lower right side of the fireplace. The remote control receiver is factory wired and connected to the convertible gas valve as shown in Figure 10.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued In conformance with local codes, route a 1/2" NPT gas line towards the appliance coming in from either the left or right side of the fireplace (see Figure 13). Install a sediment trap between the incoming gas line and the gas control box (see Figure 14). The sediment trap should extend down a minimum of 3"...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Undo latches located on top and bottom of firebox (see Figure 17). Carefully swing door to the left. The glass door is securely mounted to the firebox with 5 screws. Glass Figure 16 - Removing Louvers Figure 17 - Spring Latches 111916-01F Locating Holes...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued 5. Place log #5 (small front log) onto the front left part of grate making sure notches fit over prongs of grate (see Figure 22). 6. Place log #6 onto two pins on left side of back and front logs (see Figure 22). Figure 22 - Installing Logs #5 and #6 (CD36M-A Series Shown) Model CD42M-A Series...
  • Page 13: Burner Flame Adjustment

    INSTALLATION Continued Lava Rock and Ember Material 1. For all models, place lava rock along sides and front of firebox bottom in areas that are visible. It is not necessary to use all lava rock provided. NOTICE: Do not put lava rock on or under burner.
  • Page 14: Operating Fireplace

    BURNER FLAME ADJUSTMENT Continued If adjustment is necessary, you can restore the proper flame setting by loosening the air shutter screw and rotating the air shutter until proper setting is achieved (see Figure 31). The correct shutter openings are as follows: Tube Burner Model Natural Propane/...
  • Page 15: Converting Fireplace From Natural Gas To Propane/Lp Gas

    OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1.
  • Page 16 Figure 34 - Converting Pilot www.desatech.com 111916-01F...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. OBSERVED PROBLEM Pilot will not stay lit Pilot lit but no flame on burner Frequent pilot outage...
  • Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS CD32M AND CD36M-A SERIES 21-3 21-2 21-1 21-5 21-4 21-6 www.desatech.com 111916-01F...
  • Page 19: Parts List

    MODELS CD32M AND CD36M-A SERIES CD32M 108892-01 108903-01 108903-02 108885-01 108890-01 108897-01 108901-01 108901-02 11418 108440-01 108455-02 109082-03 109022-01 21-1 109403-01 21-2 109404-01 21-3 109407-01 21-4 109406-01 21-5 109405-01 21-6 109408-01 11102 11105 11179 11237 14389 14492 14500 14253 14511 14528 104506-25 104509-02...
  • Page 20 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODEL CD42M-A 21-5 21-7 21-6 21-3 21-1 21-4 www.desatech.com 111916-01F...
  • Page 21 MODEL CD42M-A PART NUMBER 108328-01 108331-01 108331-03 108329-05 108374-01 111300-01 111301-01 111302-01 11418 107840-01 108455-01 110037-01 108778-01 21-1 109402-01 21-2 109396-01 21-3 109397-01 21-4 109398-01 21-5 109399-01 21-6 109400-01 21-7 109401-01 11102 11105 11179 11237 14389 14492 14500 14253 14511 14528 104506-25 14544...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    For Fan Kit www.desatech.com CD42M-A 25,000/ 35,000 Btu/hr 23,000/ 33,000 Btu/hr Piezo 3.5"w.c. 10" w.c. 4.5" w.c. Safety Microswitch for Models CD32M-2, CD36M-A2 and CD42M-A2 Only (Remote Switch Field Supplied) Do Not Connect To 120V N.O.SW Wireway Connectors (Not Supplied) Field Wire...
  • Page 23: Accessory And Replacement Parts

    STANDARD REMOTE CONTROL KIT P/N 14187 (MILLIVOLT ONLY) (BATTERIES REQUIRED FOR RECEIVER AND TRANSMITTER) RECEIVER TRANSMITTER www.desatech.com REGULAR FOR MODELS CD32M, CD32M-2 BLOWER KIT CD36M-A, CD36M-A2 AND CD42M-A STANDARD TOP LOUVER P/N 108903-01 (CD32M SERIES) P/N 108011-01 (CD36M-A SERIES) P/N 108331-01 (CD42M-A) STANDARD...
  • Page 24 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com 111916 01 NOT A UPC 111916-01 Rev. F 04/05...

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