Desa T32N, T36N, T32P, T36P Owner's Operating And Installation Manual

Direct-vent fireplace

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For more information, visit www.desatech.com
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NATURAL GAS "TUDOR" MODEL (V)T32N, (V)T36N SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS "TUDOR" MODEL (V)T32P, (V)T36P SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
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WARNING: Improper installation, ad-
justment, alteration, service, or mainte-
nance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual for cor-
rect installation and operational proce-
dures. For assistance or additional in-
formation consult a qualified installer,
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 appliance is not convertible
for use with other gases, unless a
certified kit is used.

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  • Page 1 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com NATURAL GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T32N, (V)T36N SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T32P, (V)T36P SERIES WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ... 2 LOCAL CODES ... 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ... 3 PRODUCT FEATURES ... 4 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION ... 4 LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP ... 6 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 7 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ... 16 OPERATING FIREPLACE ...
  • Page 3: Local Codes

    SAFETY INFORMATION Continued Do not modify this fireplace under any circumstances. Any parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operat- ing fireplace. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing, installing, or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, ser- vice, or repair this fireplace.
  • Page 4: Product Features

    PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA International 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 CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: Back, and sides 0"/mm Perpendicular walls 6" (152mm) Floor 0"/mm Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067mm) Front 36" (914mm) 0"/mm Vent (See venting instructions for specific venting clearances.) Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8"...
  • Page 6: Location Of Termination Cap

    LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP TERMINATION CAP A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches (305mm) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [12 inches (305mm) minimum] C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (305mm) recommended to prevent condensation on window] D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24 inches (610mm) from the...
  • Page 7: Venting Installation Instructions

    INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: Read these instructions completely be- fore attempting installation. These models are tested and approved for use with DESA Interna- tional (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 INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Direct vent pipe sections and components are designed with special twist-lock connections. Twist-Lock Procedure: The female ends of the pipes have 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 approximately one-quarter turn until the sections are fully locked (see Figure 8).
  • Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued For vinyl siding, stucco, or wood Combustible Exterior Wall: exteriors, a siding standoff must be installed between the vent cap and exterior wall. The siding standoff prevents excessive heat from damaging the siding materials. Siding material must be cut to accommodate standoff.
  • Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) 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 Figure 13 - Typical Horizontal Termination Cap Mounting with Additional Siding Standoff Installed Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 14 through 18 show different configurations and alternatives...
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued CORNER AND ALTERNATE INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Corner ground floor installation • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe) • Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to termination is possible Not to Exceed (H) Limits Wall...
  • Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 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 ) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H...
  • Page 13: Installation For Vertical Termination

    VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations. 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 14 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 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) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H 5' min. 2' max.
  • Page 15: High Altitude Installation

    108661 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your DESA International 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 16: Fireplace Installation

    Check Gas Type Installing Optional Blower Accessories VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS DESA International Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description P47-6 6" Section Coaxial Pipe - Galvanized P47-12 12" Section Coaxial Pipe - Galvanized P47-24 24"...
  • Page 17 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter- minals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic control shaft forward through the opening in the switch bracket (see Figure 26).
  • Page 18 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessories (Cont.) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward and the thermodisc 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 19: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING: A qualified service person must con- nect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: For propane/LP units, never connect fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane/LP supply.
  • Page 20: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) Open lower louver door panel by gently pulling forward. Route flexible gas line (provided by installer) from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace.
  • Page 21 Installing Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control - GHRC and GHRCT(A) Series FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33, page 20). Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace.
  • Page 22 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Removing/Replacing Glass Door Installing Optional Brick Liner Models BL32D, BL36D(S), BL36DH(S) 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 infor- mation see Replacement Parts , page 36.
  • Page 23: Installing Logs, Lava Rock And Glowing Embers

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Remove three screws from deflector shield on the inside top of firebox. Set shield and screws aside. Install rear brick panel first. Rest bottom edge of panel on back edge of grate (see Figure 43). Install top brick panel (T36 Series only) by resting on the top of the rear panel.
  • Page 24 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Logs, Lava Rock and Glowing Embers (Cont.) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 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 47. Place log #4 (right log) on the pin on the right side of front log as shown in Figure 48.
  • Page 25: 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 prop- erty 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 26 OPERATING FIREPLACE Optional Remote Operation OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased sepa- rately (see Accessories, page 37). Follow instructions included with the remote control. (Optional [C]GHRCT[A] Only) The thermostat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between HI and LO.
  • Page 27: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WARNING: Do not connect the thermostat to a power source. Electrical shock and/or a fire hazard will occur. Light the fireplace as instructed in Lighting Instructions on page 25. Set wall thermostat to desired temperature. This thermostat has been electronically calibrated at the factory and requires no adjustment or leveling.
  • Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Glass Door Pilot and Burners Logs Venting System 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 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Remote does not function For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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.
  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Customer Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. You can also visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. (V)T32N(R) (V)T36N(R) 18,000/26,000 Btu/hr...
  • Page 33: Accessories

    Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’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.
  • Page 34: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN (V)T32N, (V)T32NB, (V)T32NR, (V)T32NRB (V)T32P, (V)T32PB, (V)T32PR, (V)T32PRB ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN (V)T32N, (V)T32NB (V)T32NR (V)T32NRB (V)T32P, (V)T32PB 22-2 (V)T32PR 22-1 (V)T32PRB For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22-3 22-5 22-4 22-6 9-17 9-15 9-13 9-19 9-16...
  • Page 35: Parts List

    PARTS LIST (V)T32N, (V)T32NB, (V)T32NR, (V)T32NRB, (V)T32P, (V)T32PB, (V)T32PR, (V)T32PRB This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 108878-01 Firebox Assembly 108874-01 Face Weldment 108892-01...
  • Page 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN (V)T36N, (V)T36NB, (V)T36NR, (V)T36NRB (V)T36P, (V)T36PB, (V)T36PR, (V)T36PRB ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN (V)T36N, (V)T36NB, (V)T36NR, (V)T36NRB, (V)T36P (V)T36PB, (V)T36PR (V)T36PRB 23-2 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23-5 23-6 23-3 23-4 23-1 9-17 9-13 9-14 9-12 9-19...
  • Page 37 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. (V)T36N, (V)T36NB, (V)T36NR, (V)T36NRB, (V)T36P, (V)T36PB, (V)T36PR, (V)T36PRB PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 108008-01 Firebox Assembly 108009-01 Face Weldment 108010-01 Door Assembly (T Models Only) 108010-02 Door Assembly (VT Models Only)
  • Page 38: Warranty Information

    DESA International 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.

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