Desa (V)T32N series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Direct-vent "tudor" models

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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS "TUDOR" MODELS (V)T32N SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS "TUDOR" MODELS (V)T32P SERIES
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
AND CHDV32NR
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 NATURAL GAS “TUDOR” MODELS (V)T32N SERIES AND CHDV32NR PROPANE/LP GAS “TUDOR” MODELS (V)T32P SERIES 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

    TAbLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 30 Local Codes............4 Troubleshooting ..........32 Product Identification ........... 4 Replacement Parts ..........36 Product Features ..........4 Service Hints ............. 36 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 5 Technical Service..........36 Location of Termination Cap ........
  • Page 3: Safety

    SAFETy Continued a coaxial pipe (pipe within a pipe and having WARNING: Do not allow fans the same center) venting system. It brings in to blow directly into the fireplace. fresh air for combustion through the outer pipe and combustion gases are exhausted through Avoid any drafts that alter burner the inner pipe.
  • Page 4: Local Codes

    SAFETy LOCAL CODES Continued Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence to local codes, 2. If you smell gas use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI • shut off gas supply Z223.1/NFPA 54* (USA). •...
  • Page 5: Pre-Installation Preparation

    • Do not locate termination cap where exces- Determine the safest and most efficient loca- sive snow or ice build up may occur. Be sure tion for your DESA Heating, LLC direct-vent to clear vent termination area after snow falls fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall to prevent accidental blockage of venting studs are not in the way of the venting system.
  • Page 6 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: *Back and sides 0" " Perpendicular walls 6" Floor 0" Ceiling to louver opening 42" " 19" Front 36" Top of Standoffs 0" Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Vent (See venting instructions for Installation Against an Exterior Wall...
  • Page 7: Location Of Termination Cap

    LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) minimum] balcony [*12"...
  • Page 8: Venting Installation

    NOTICE: Do not seal termination These models are tested and approved for cap to vent pipe. Cap must be use with DESA Heating, LLC (direct-vent) pipe removable for vent inspection components and terminations. and maintenance. The venting system must terminate on the...
  • Page 9: Venting Installation

    VENTING INSTALLATION 5. Carefully determine the location where vent pipe assembly will penetrate outside Continued wall. The center of hole should line up with INSTALLATION PLANNING center line of horizontal vent pipe. Mark wall for a 10" x 10" square hole. Cut and There are two basic types of direct-vent frame square hole in exterior wall where installation:...
  • Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Apply Mastic to All Four Sides WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. Vent Cap This will cause a fire hazard. 6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Posi- tion horizontal vent cap in the center of 7 "...
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: Continued • Installation using cabinet surrounds Minimum Pipe • Through the wall using round or square Siding Standoff Overlap 1 " termination (up to 12" horizontal pipe) • NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Direct-Vent Pipe Screws Adjustable...
  • Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued CORNER AND ALTERNATE INSTALLATION Not to Exceed (H) Limits Recommended Applications: Square Termination • Corner ground floor installation 90° Elbow • Ground floor installation where pipe vents hori- zontally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe) • Basement installation where one foot clear- ance from ground to termination is possible Wall 90°...
  • Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90° ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal sys- tem using two 90° elbows. 45° Elbow Venting with Two 90° Elbows Horizontal (H Vertical (V) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H 5' min.
  • Page 14: Installation For Vertical Termination

    VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL Flat Ceiling Installation 1. Cut a 10" square hole in the ceiling using TERMINATION the locating hole as a center point. The Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in opening should be framed to 10" x 10" all vertical installations.
  • Page 15: Venting Installation Instructions

    VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Note: If an offset is needed to avoid Note: You must increase vent height for obstructions, you must support the vent steep roof pitches. Nearby trees, adjoining pipe every 3 feet. Use wall straps for this rooflines, steep pitched roofs and other purpose (see Figure 19, page 14).
  • Page 16 HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 4,500 feet (in Canada), check with Your DESA Heating, LLC direct-vent fireplace local authorities. has been tested and approved for elevations Consult your local gas company to help deter- from 0-2,000 feet (USA) and elevations from mine the proper orifice for your location.
  • Page 17 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS Number Description DESA Pipe & Vent Kits Horizontal Round Termination Kit Number Description (Includes: Round Termination, P47-6 6" Section Coaxial Pipe, Wall Firestop and 45° Elbow) Galvanized HTKS-47 Horizontal Square Termination Kit P47-12 12"...
  • Page 18: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE 6. While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and INSTALLATION turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until it is tight against front panel. Place control CHECK GAS TYPE knob provided on shaft. Use proper gas type for fireplace unit you are 7.
  • Page 19 FIREPLACE 4. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower INSTALLATION motor and thermal switch, and that screw Continued for thermodisc bracket and green ground wire is tight. 9. Check to make sure power cord is com- 5.
  • Page 20 FIREPLACE Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have INSTALLATION the items listed below. Continued • external regulator (supplied by installer) • piping (check local codes) 11. Peel off backing paper and stick supplied • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom •...
  • Page 21 FIREPLACE CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver Installation must include an equipment shutoff • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Lo- provided) cate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook 1.
  • Page 22 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY Equipment Shutoff Valve PIPING SYSTEM Propane/LP Supply Tank Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damage fireplace gas regulator.
  • Page 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL Receiver MOUNT SWITCH - GWMS2 1. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire for 9-Volt wall switch to TPTH terminal on the valve. Alkaline Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH Battery Terminal terminal on the valve. Make sure wire ter- Wires minals are in positions on unit as pictured in Figure 36.
  • Page 24 FIREPLACE Removing Glass Door If replacement of glass is necessary, the entire INSTALLATION assembly, glass and frame, must be replaced. Continued If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape the remaining fragments onto the frame. REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS 1. Remove screen assembly by pushing the DOOR rod either left or right and then down and forward to remove screen/rod assembly...
  • Page 25: Brick Panels

    FIREPLACE 7. Install the right brick panel using the same method described INSTALLATION 8. Replace deflector shield using screws Continued removed in step 4. INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK 9. Install logs, lava rock, and ember material see Installing Logs, Lava Rock and Glow- LINER MODEL BL32D ing Embers.
  • Page 26 FIREPLACE 9. Close glass door, lock door latches, replace screen and close louvers (see Removing/ INSTALLATION Replacing Glass Door, steps 5 through 7, Continued page 24). 6. Place log #6 (left log) onto two pins on left WARNING: The glass door must side of back and front log.
  • Page 27 Align hanging notches on trim damaged, contact the dealer where you with trim hanging shoulder screws (see purchased this kit or DESA heating, LLC Figure 51). Tap trim firmly into place with at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. palm of hand or rubber mallet by engag-...
  • Page 28: Operation

    OPERATION 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF. FOR YOUR SAFETY 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. READ BEFORE LIGHTING Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” WARNING: If you do not fol- in the safety information in column 1.
  • Page 29 OPERATION IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot Continued is not lit. This will drain the battery. MANUAL LIGHTING ON/OFF SERIES PROCEDURE (MODELS HRC100 AND HRC101) 1. Remove glass door (see Removing/Re- Hold the control button on the hand-held placing Glass Door, page 24).
  • Page 30 OPERATION OPERATING OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED Continued THERMOSTAT Note: Do not leave the hand-held remote in the AUTO mode close to the fireplace. The radiant WARNING: Do not con- heat from the fireplace will turn off the fireplace. nect the thermostat to a power Ideally, place the hand-held remote in the center source.
  • Page 31: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING bURNERS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. WARNING: Turn off fireplace PILOT ASSEMBLY and let cool before cleaning. The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. Alterations may have occurred dur- ing shipping and handling.
  • Page 32 CLEANING AND LOGS • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to MAINTENANCE Installing Logs, Lava Rock, and Glowing Continued Embers, page 25, to properly replace logs. WARNING: Only parts sup- • Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any plied by the manufacturer should carbon buildup on logs.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    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: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 34 TROUbLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot lights but flame goes 1. Gas control knob not fully 1. Press in gas control knob out when control knob is pressed in fully released 2. G a s c o n t r o l k n o b n o t 2.
  • Page 35 TROUbLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a whistling 1. Turning gas control knob to 1. Turn gas control knob to LO noise when burner is lit HI position when burner is position and let warm up for cold a minute 2.
  • Page 36 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
  • Page 37: Replacement Parts

    CONVERSION KIT When calling please have your model and Included with CHDV32 Model serial numbers of your heater ready. PCDM-32T - Propane/LP Gas You can also visit DESA Heating, LLC’s web NCDM-32T - Natural Gas site at www.desatech.com. 111986-01F www.desatech.com...
  • Page 38 ACCESSORIES Continued FACE/LOUVER PANEL KIT WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT RLD32 - Rolled Louver, Black CONTROL KIT - GWMT1 Allows easy wall access for thermostatic ROLLED LOUVER TRIM KIT operation of your fireplace. LT32B - Brushed Brass WALL MOUNTED ON/OFF SWITCH LT32P - Platinum GWMS2 LT32PB - Polished Brass Allows burner system to be turned on and off...
  • Page 39: Parts

    PARTS MODELS (V)T32N, (V)T32NB, (V)T32NR, (V)T32NRB, (V)T32P, (V)T32PB, (V)T32PR, (V)32PRB AND CHDV32NR 22-3 22-5 22-4 22-6 22-2 22-1 111986-01F www.desatech.com...
  • Page 40 PARTS MODELS (V)T32N, (V)T32NB, (V)T32NR, (V)T32NRB, (V)T32P, (V)T32PB, (V)T32PR, (V)32PRB AND CHDV32NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 37 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
  • Page 41 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)T32N, (V)T32NB, (V)T32NR, (V)T32NRB, (V)T32P, (V)T32PB, (V)T32PR, (V)32PRB AND CHDV32NR 111986-01F www.desatech.com...
  • Page 42 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)T32N, (V)T32NB, (V)T32NR, (V)T32NRB, (V)T32P, (V)T32PB, (V)T32PR, (V)32PRB AND CHDV32NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 37 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
  • Page 43 NOTES _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 111986-01F www.desatech.com...
  • Page 44: Warranty

    This is DESA Heating, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to two (2) years on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase.

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