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2-SIDED (SEE-THROUGH), VENTED DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS MODELS GL36ST AND GL36STE
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS GL36STP AND GL36STEP
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
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- Page 1 2-SIDED (SEE-THROUGH), VENTED DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS MODELS GL36ST AND GL36STE PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS GL36STP AND GL36STEP WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. FOR YOUR SAFETY — Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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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. NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL CHECK LOCAL CODES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also con- tains information that will enable you to obtain replace- ment parts or optional accessory items when needed. Keep it with your other important papers. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indi- cated on the rating plate. -
Page 3: Safety Information
1. This appliance is only for use with the type SAFETy INFORMATION of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap- pliance is not convertible for use with other WARNING: This product gases. contains and/or generates 2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/ chemicals known to the State LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. -
Page 4: Dimensions
16. Do not install fireplace directly on carpeting, SAFETy INFORMATION vinyl tile or any combustible material other Continued than wood. The fireplace must set on a metal 11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of or wood panel extending the full width and combustible materials, gasoline and other depth of the fireplace. -
Page 5: Introduction
2. The location should be in a place where drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors will CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD! The DESA warranty will be voided by and DESA dis- not affect fireplace heat output. claims any responsibility for the following actions : 3. -
Page 6: Fireplace Installation
SELECTING LOCATION 1" (22 mm) Minimum 1" (22 mm) Minimum Clearance from Pipes Clearance to Combustibles to Combustibles Continued In selecting a location, the following precautions must be observed: " (578 mm) 19" 1. Do not connect this appliance to a chimney (483 mm) system used for a solid fuel burning fire- "... -
Page 7: Nailing Flanges
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 Figure 11 - Wall Switch Installation ELECTRONIC MODELS (GL36STE/EP) This appliance must be properly wired to standard 120v household current through the DESA-pro- vided wall switch before its remote control unit Air Inlet can be used to activate the automatic pilot ignition Eyebrow (turn fireplace flames ON).
- Page 9 The gas control valve is secured to the burner pan FIREPLACE assembly underneath the front ledge. A 1/8" NPT INSTALLATION plugged tapping is provided on the gas control Continued valve for a test gauge connection immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the ap- pliance (see Figures 13 and 14).
- Page 10 FIREPLACE Shutoff Valve INSTALLATION Continued To install: 1. Remove gas line cover plate from appliance’s outer surround at the location to be used. 2. Remove insulation from inside the gas line Extension conduit sleeve. 3. Run gas line through sleeve. Typical Exterior Wall Gas 4.
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Page 11: Burner Flame Adjustment
FIREPLACE Ignitor Flame Pilot Burner INSTALLATION Sensor 1/8" to 1/4" Continued 3/8" to 1/2" Noncombustible Facing Material Burner Do Not Block Effective Opening Figure 19 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern "L" Shaped - Electronic Assembly Metal Support Noncombustible Facing Material BURNER FLAME ADjUSTMENT The air shutter, located at the base of the main burner tube, has been factory preset to the proper... -
Page 12: Optional Glass Door
FIREPLACE Top Slot Under Frame INSTALLATION Adjustment Continued Clip OPTIONAL GLASS DOOR Adjustment Glass doors are optional with this gas appliance (see Screw Replacement Parts and Accessories, page 19). Long Pivot Pin Installing Glass Door 1. Be sure top spring clip hole is aligned with hole in fireplace frame (see Figure 21). -
Page 13: Operating Fireplace
1. STOP! Read the safety information, OPERATING FIREPLACE column 1. MILLIVOLT MODELS 2. Turn wall switch to the OFF position. 3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. FOR YOUR SAFETY 4. Open control access panel. READ BEFORE LIGHTING 5. - Page 14 C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the OPERATING FIREPLACE gas control knob. Never use tools. If the Continued knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service tech- TO TURN OFF GAS nician or gas supplier.
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Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance
When calling please have your model and serial fied service person. The appli- numbers of your heater ready. ance should be inspected before You can also visit DESA’s Technical Services web each use and at least annually site at www.desatech.com. by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be SPECIFICATIONS... -
Page 16: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAMS PILOT THERMOPILE IGNITOR DO NOT CONNECT TO 120V N.C.SW HEAT LIMIT SWITCH TH/TP INCOMING MAIN GAS SUPPLY PILOT SAFETY WIRE WALL SWITCH (SUPPLIED) MILLIVOLT WIrING DIAGrAM PILOT INCOMING IGNITOR WALL SWITCH MAIN GAS (SUPPLIED) SUPPLY SENSOR BLACK INCOMING 120V AC WHITE (FUSE BOX... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
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 POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY... - Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
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Page 19: Replacement Parts And Accessories
BURNER ASSEMBLY - 23439 accessories from your local dealer. If they can not For use with all models. supply these parts, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the REMOTE CONTROL KIT - 01026 For Millivolt Units Only - Batteries required for address listed on the back page of this manual. -
Page 20: Limited -Year 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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