Desa (V)T32EP-A SERIES, (V)T32EN-A SERIES Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
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OWNER'S OpERaTION aND INSTallaTION MaNUal
NaTURal GaS "TUDOR" MODElS (V)T32EN-a SERIES
pROpaNE/lp GaS "TUDOR" MODElS (V)T32Ep-a 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.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREplaCE OWNER’S OpERaTION aND INSTallaTION MaNUal NaTURal GaS “TUDOR” MODElS (V)T32EN-a SERIES pROpaNE/lp GaS “TUDOR” MODElS (V)T32Ep-a 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
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. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* per- manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. -
Page 3: Safety Information
SaFETy INFORMaTION Continued DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! 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. -
Page 4: Product Identification
SaFETy INFORMaTION Continued 6. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing, installing or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service or repair this fireplace. Have fireplace inspected annually by a qualified service person. 7. You must keep control compartments, burn- ers and circulating air passages clean. -
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 NOTICE: This fireplace is in- tended for use as supplemental heat. Use this fireplace along with your primary heating sys- tem. Do not install this fireplace as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using fireplace. -
Page 7: Location Of Termination Cap
lOCaTION OF TERMINaTION Cap TERMINATION CAP A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches (30.5mc) 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 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: Venting Installation
VENTING INSTallaTION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent instal- lation: • 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 (see Figure 14, page 11). - Page 10 VENTING INSTallaTION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Noncombustible Exterior Wall: horizontal vent cap in the center of the 8 round hole and attach to the exterior wall with four screws. Note: The four wood screws provided should be replaced with appropriate fasteners for stucco, brick, concrete or other types of sidings.
- Page 11 VENTING INSTallaTION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Minimum Pipe Overlap 1 " Wall Firestop Direct Vent Pipe Maintain 1" Minimum Air Space Around Outer Pipe When Penetrating a Wall " 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 configura-...
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Page 12: Venting Installation Instructions
VENTING INSTallaTION INSTRUCTIONS CORNER 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 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: Installation For Vertical Termination
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 6. Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the vent cap meets the minimum building code requirements described in Figure 7 on page 7. Note: You must increase vent height for steep roof pitches. Nearby trees, adjoining rooflines, steep pitched roofs and other similar factors may cause poor draft or down-drafting in high winds.
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Page 16: High Altitude Installation
Configuration With No Horizontal Run (Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown) HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been tested and 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: Fireplace Installation
VENTING INSTallaTION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Number Description HHTK-58 High Wind Round Horizontal Termination Kit (Includes Round Termination, Wall Firestop, 45° Elbow) HHT-58 High Wind Round Termination Kit, Galvinized HTK-58 Horizontal Round Termination Kit (Includes Round Termination, Wall Firestop, 45° Elbow) HT-58 Horizontal Round Termination, Galvanized HTS-58... - Page 18 FIREplaCE INSTallaTION Continued 3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward. The blower will fit inside the back opening and be held in position against the back wall by the magnets (see Figure 25, page 17).
- Page 19 FIREplaCE INSTallaTION Continued 3. 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 tempera- ture and properly operate.
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Page 20: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
FIREplaCE INSTallaTION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: For propane/LP units, never connect fireplace di- rectly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). -
Page 21: Checking Gas Connections
FIREplaCE INSTallaTION Continued ImportaNt: Install main gas valve (equipment shutoff valve) in an accessible location. The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance. Check your building codes for any special re- quirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces. -
Page 22: Operating Fireplace
FIREplaCE INSTallaTION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace or using compressed air. - Page 23 FIREplaCE INSTallaTION Continued Figure 36 - Removing Louver Panel Removing Glass Door If replacement of glass is necessary, the entire assembly, glass and frame, must be replaced. If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape the remaining fragments onto the frame. 1.
- Page 24 FIREplaCE INSTallaTION Continued 6. Install left side brick panel by sliding it be- tween the grate and the side of the firebox (see Figure 39). 7. Install the right brick panel using the same method described 8. Replace deflector shield using screws removed in step 4, page 23.
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Page 25: 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 the exposed section of the front burner and along the space between the burner and grate prongs (see Figure 45). This will create the glowing ember appearance as the flame touches the ember material. -
Page 26: Wiring Diagram
IGNITOR LEAD ORANGE 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 27: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OpERaTING FIREplaCE Continued 7. Turn equipment shutoff valve counter- clockwise to the ON position. Do not force. 8. Close lower louver panel. 9. Turn on all electric power to the appli- ance. 10. Turn the wall switch to the ON position. 11. -
Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance
INSpECTING bURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- terns often. PILOT ASSEMbLY The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame. Alterations may have occurred during ship- ping and handling. The pilot is located on the left hand side of the burner. -
Page 29: Venting System
ClEaNING aND MaINTENaNCE Continued WARNING: Only parts sup- plied by the manufacturer should be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel (see Replacement Parts, page 32). This glass door panel is a complete unit. No substitute materials may be used. CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit. 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. - Page 31 TROUblEShOOTING 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.
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Page 32: Replacement Parts
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 service web site at www.desatech.com. SpECIFICaTIONS (V)T32EN(R)-A • Rating: 12/18,000Btu/Hr •... -
Page 33: 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 (Not Shown) -
Page 34: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
IllUSTRaTED paRTS bREakDOWN MODELS (V)T32EN-A, (V)T32ENB-A, (V)T32ENR-A, (V)T32ENRB-A, (V)T32EP-A, (V)T32EPB-A, (V)T32EPR-A, (V)T32EPRB-A 22-3 22-1 22-5 22-4 22-6 22-2 www.desatech.com 116647-01B... -
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 32 of this manual. (V)T32EN-A (V)T32ENR-A (V)T32EP-A (V)T32EPR-A (V)T32ENb-A (V)T32ENRb-A (V)T32EPb-A (V)T32EPRb-A 10889-01 10889-01 10889-0 10889-0 108903-01 109155-01 108903-0 109155-0 108885-03 108885-03... - Page 36 IllUSTRaTED paRTS bREakDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)T32EN-A, (V)T32ENB-A, (V)T32ENR-A, (V)T32ENRB-A, (V)T32EP-A, (V)T32EPB-A, (V)T32EPR-A, (V)T32EPRB-A www.desatech.com 116647-01B...
- Page 37 BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)T32EN-A, (V)T32ENB-A, (V)T32ENR-A, (V)T32ENRB-A, (V)T32EP-A, (V)T32EPB-A, (V)T32EPR-A, (V)T32EPRB-A 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 NO. 1110 11105 108886-01 108891-01 108866-01...
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Page 40: Limited Warranty
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.
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