Vexar CD32M-B Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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OWner'S OPerAtiOn AnD inStALLAtiOn MAnUAL
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.
— 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
MODeL cD32M-B
O-TL REPORT # 114-F-06-5

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  • Page 1 Direct vent FirePLAce OWner’S OPerAtiOn AnD inStALLAtiOn MAnUAL O-TL REPORT # 114-F-06-5 MODeL cD32M-B 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

    YOU MAY CAUSE A or other reproductive harm. SAFETY HAZARD! Models CD32M-B is a heat circulating gravity The Style Crest, Inc. warranty will be voided by, and Style Crest, Inc. disclaims any respon- direct vent fireplaces with sealed combustion sibility for the following actions: chamber.
  • Page 4: Safety

    SeLecting LOcAtiOn Continued In selecting a location, the following precau- • Do not locate appliance close to where tions must be observed: gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored. The appliance must be kept clear • Do not connect this appliance to a chim- and free from combustible materials.
  • Page 5: Local Codes

    SAFety 3. Never install the fireplace • in a recreational vehicle Continued • in windy or drafty areas where curtains or other combustible (flammable) objects can Do not place clothing or other make contact with the fireplace front flammable material on or near •...
  • Page 6: Product Features

    PrODUct FeAtUreS These are a few facts that can help you under- may notice some amount of condensation stand and enjoy your direct-vent fireplace: on the inside of the fireplace glass. This is normal and will disappear after 10-20 • The venting system may be routed to the minutes of operation.
  • Page 7 Pre-inStALLAtiOn PrePArAtiOn Continued VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES FRAMING Final position of your fireplace depends on Once the final location has been determined, location of the vent termination in relation to observing height clearances for vent termina- clearances that must be observed as shown tion, you may construct framing using dimen- in Figure 5 on page 8.
  • Page 8 Pre-inStALLAtiOn PrePArAtiOn Continued Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12"...
  • Page 9: Installation

    inStALLAtiOn WARNING: Read all instruc- WARNING: This gas fireplace tions completely and thoroughly and vent assembly must be before attempting installation. vented directly to the outside. The Failure to do so could result in venting system must NEVER be serious injury, property dam- attached to a chimney serving a age or loss of life.
  • Page 10 inStALLAtiOn Continued 5. For horizontal installation, an optional Roof siding standoff may be installed between Flashing vent cap and exterior wall. Secure horizon- tal vent cap to standoff. Secure standoff/ vent cap assembly to wall (see Figure 7). Wall Do not seal termination to vent pipe. Vent Strap termination must be removable for service pipe inspection.
  • Page 11 inStALLAtiOn Continued GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Exterior Portion of Wall Firestop (Round Recommended Applications: Termination Only) 45° Elbow • Installation using cabinet surrounds Wall • Through the wall using round or square Round Firestop termination (up to 12" horizontal pipe) Termination •...
  • Page 12 inStALLAtiOn 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 Horizontal (H Vertical (V) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H 5' min. 2' max.
  • Page 13 inStALLAtiOn Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 14 through 17 show four different TERMINATION configurations for vertical termination. Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations. Venting with Two 90° Elbows 1. Determine the route your vertical venting Horizontal (H will take.
  • Page 14 inStALLAtiOn Continued Venting with One 90° Elbow Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) 5' min. 2' max. 6' min. 4' max. 7' min. 6' max. 8' min. 8' max. 20' max. 8' max. Vertical Venting 45° Elbow V = 40’ max. 45° Elbow Note: Install restrictor Note: Install restrictor into inner collar of...
  • Page 15 inStALLAtiOn Continued The remote control receiver is factory wired Pilot Gas Line Do Not Kink and connected to the convertible gas valve To Pilot as shown in Figure 19. Pilot Adjustment Burner ON/OFF Knob To Main Burner Inlet Flame Pressure Outlet Adjustment Knob Pressure...
  • Page 16 inStALLAtiOn Continued When routing gas line through conduit sleeve, PILOT ADjUSTMENT make sure to repack insulation to fill gaps The pilot or electrode assembly is factory between gas line and conduit sleeve. Com- preset for proper flame height. Alterations pounds used on threaded joints of gas piping to these settings may have occurred during shall be resistant to the action of propane or shipping and handling.
  • Page 17 inStALLAtiOn Continued 2. Remove screen rod by removing rod loop Installing Batteries in Hand-Held Remote from glass door center bracket. Slide Control Unit screen rod to left or right of fireplace until 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote one end is free to completely remove control unit.
  • Page 18 inStALLAtiOn Continued 2. Place log #2 (large front log) over pins on 4. Place log #4 (small round log) on pin on grate (see Figure 30). right side of front log (see Figure 32). 3. Place log #3 (c-shaped crossover log) 5.
  • Page 19 CD32M series it increases the metal lava rock on burner could cause face area to the same framing dimensions performance problems. as the Vexar 36" gas, wood and electric fireplaces. 2. Pull ember material apart into pieces no To install face extension: larger than a dime.
  • Page 20 inStALLAtiOn Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER 6. While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing ACCESSORIES and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise NOTICE: If installing blower in until it is tight against front panel. Place an existing fireplace with gas provided control knob on shaft.
  • Page 21 inStALLAtiOn Continued 3. Place blower against lower rear wall of CAUTION: Never touch the firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port di- blower wheel while in operation. rected upward and thermodisc positioned up near fireplace bottom. Thermodisc 9. Check to make sure that power cord is must be oriented near fireplace bottom completely clear of blower wheel and as shown in Figure 38 in order to sense...
  • Page 22 inStALLAtiOn Continued 7. Check to make sure that power cord is 11. Peel off backing paper and stick supplied completely clear of blower wheel and wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom that there are no foreign objects in blower approximately 12" in front of blower (see wheel.
  • Page 23: Burner Flame Adjustment

    BUrner FLAMe ADjUStMent Burner flame adjustment (shutter opening) has been factory preset (for natural gas) to proper air-to-gas ratio. This ratio results in CORRECT an even, clean burning flame across burner Long, Blue Flame with Yellow Tips (see Figure 41). INCORRECT If adjustment is necessary, you can restore CLOSE...
  • Page 24: Operation

    OPerAtiOn OPERATION GUIDELINES D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call • When used for the first time, fireplace may a qualified service technician to inspect emit a slight odor for about 16 to 24 hours. the appliance and to replace any part of This is normal and is due to “curing”...
  • Page 25 OPerAtiOn Continued 13. Slide remote sector switch to REMOTE Note: The burner may light if hand-held re- position to operate using remote control. mote was on when selector switch was last Selector switch must be in the ON position turned off. You can now turn burner on and off to operate manually.
  • Page 26: Gas Conversion

    gAS cOnverSiOn The conversion kit is packaged with the unit. Please check the contents before beginning this conversion. Pilot Hood WARNING: Before proceed- ing, make sure the gas control 5/32" Allen Pilot Orifice Wrench valve is in the OFF position and all electrical power to the appli- ance is turned off.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Gasket Identification Label Figure 48- Installing New Parts for Gas Control Valve Conversion SPeciFicAtiOnS CD32M-B Natural Gas CD32M-B Propane/LP Gas • Rating: 12,000/18,000 Btu/Hr • Rating: 11,000/17,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas Only • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas Only •...
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    trOUBLeShOOting WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot will not stay lit 1. Defective thermocouple 1. Check pilot flame. It must impinge on thermocouple 2.
  • Page 29: Replacement Parts

    rePLAceMent PArtS Note: Use only original replacement parts. ral information. A list of authorized dealers can This will protect your warranty coverage for be found by visiting www.desatech.com. parts replaced under warranty. When calling Style Crest, Inc., have ready: Contact authorized dealers of this product. If •...
  • Page 30: Parts

    PArtS MODELS CD32M-B 21-3 21-4 21-5 21-6 21-2 21-1 www.desatech.com 124433-01A...
  • Page 31 PArtS MODEL CD32M-B PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Firebox Assembly Face Weldment 108892-01 Door Assembly 108903-01 Top Panel Assembly Louver 108903-02 Bottom Panel Assembly Louver Fireplace Top Fireplace Top Insulation Fireplace Surround 108885-01 Burner Assembly 108890-01 Burner Base Gasket 109699-01 Right Face Extension...
  • Page 32: Limited Two Year Warranty

    This warranty does not cover products used in non-residential applications. 6. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. This fireplace is manufactured for Style Crest Inc. under the VEXAR brand name by: DESA Heating, LLC...

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