Desa GL36CL Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

36" corner unit, b-vent decorative gas fireplace

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36" CORNER UNIT, B-VENT DECORATIVE GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
(V)GL36CR(E) Right Side
Corner, Natural Gas
(V)GL36CRP(E) Right Side
Corner, Propane/LP
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
— Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable
vapors or 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 YOUR SAFETY
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
(V)GL36CL(E) Left Side
Corner, Natural Gas
(V)GL36CLP(E) Left Side
Corner, Propane/LP Gas

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  • Page 1 • 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 FOR YOUR SAFETY (V)GL36CL(E) Left Side Corner, Natural Gas (V)GL36CLP(E) Left Side Corner, Propane/LP Gas...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Information ... 2 Dimensions ... 4 Introduction ... 5 Selecting Location ... 5 Fireplace Installation... 6 Operating Fireplace ...11 Inspecting Burner ... 13 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures.
  • Page 3 SAFETy INFORMATION Continued WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, op- erate or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! This fireplace is a vented product.
  • Page 4: Dimensions

    SAFETy INFORMATION Continued 11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids. Do not run fire- place where these are used or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around fireplace.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    DESA. Unless you use DESA approved components tested for this appliance, YOU MAY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD! The DESA warranty will be voided by and DESA dis- claims any responsibility for the following actions : A) Modification of the appliance or any of the components manufactured by DESA unless otherwise permitted by DESA.
  • Page 6: Fireplace Installation

    SELECTING LOCATION Continued In selecting a location, the following precautions must be observed: 1. Do not connect this appliance to a chimney system used for a solid fuel burning fire- place. 2. Install in an area providing ventilation and adequate combustion air. 3.
  • Page 7 DESA supplies this appliance with a tapered starter pipe for a snug fit. Slide B-1 type vent pipe over this starter pipe until vent pipe is fully seated.
  • Page 8: Wall Switch Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT (MODEL AK-4) The installation of an outside air kit should be completed during the rough framing of the fire- place due to the nature of it's location. Outside combustion air is accessed through a vented crawl space.
  • Page 9 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued This unit has been tested for installation at high altitude in accordance with Canadian test stan- dard CAN/CGA-2.17. Higher altitudes affect the atmospheric pressure and heat valve of gaseous fuels. When installing this unit at high altitudes, the rated input will be lower than at sea level.
  • Page 10 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 2. Prepare incoming gas line and check with local codes regarding use of Teflon tape. Complete gas line installation by connecting incoming gas line with flexible gas line. Secure tightly with wrench. Do not overtighten. WARNING: All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed.
  • Page 11: Operating Fireplace

    OPERATING FIREPLACE MILLIVOLT MODELS 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 has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
  • Page 12 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. Remove control access panel. 4. Push in gas control knob and turn clockwise to OFF.
  • Page 13: Inspecting Burner

    INSPECTING BURNER PILOT ASSEMBLY ADjUSTMENT The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. Alteration to factory settings may have occurred during shipping. If this is the case, some minor readjustments may be necessary and should be done by a qualified technician. The pilot assembly is located behind the burner next to the rear refractory piece at the right-hand side.
  • Page 14: Cleaning And Maintenance

    You may have further questions about installation, operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA’s Technical 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 Services web site at www.desatech.com. www.desatech.com 112301-01D...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS (V)GL36CR, (V)GL36CRE, (V)GL36CL, (V)GL36CLE • Maximum Input Rating at Altitudes: 0-2,000 ft. - 42,000 Btu/hr., 2,000-4,000 ft. - 37,800 Btu/hr. • Manifold Pressure: 3.5 W.C. (.87 kPa) • Supply Pressure (in. of water): Minimum* - 4.5" (1.12 kPa), Maximum - 11.0" (2.74 kPa) •...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    MILLIVOLT SYSTEM Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON. The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are: 1. Loose wiring connections 2. Construction debris clogging the pilot and/or gas control valve filter OBSERVED PROBLEM Pilot will not light Pilot will not stay lit...
  • Page 17 ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON. The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are: 1. Loose wiring connections 2. Construction debris clogging the pilot and/or gas control valve filter OBSERVED PROBLEM Ignitor will not spark or burner will not light...
  • Page 18: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Purchase these fireplace replacement parts and accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these parts, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
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  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    DESA be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in its products, whether such dam- age occurs or is discovered before or after replacement or repair and whether or not such damage is caused by DESA’s negligence. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

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