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Figure 2 - Typical Two-Sided Fireplace 

Installation 

INTRODUCTION

Models GL36ST/P and GL36STE/EP are decora-

tive gas appliances that use a millivolt gas control 

and piezo pilot or an electronic gas control valve 

with an electronic ignition system respectively. 

These systems require a 6", B-type venting system 

for operation.

The 6" B-type vent is not supplied by DESA. 

For installation guidelines, check your B-vent 

instructions.

  WARNING:  This  gas  appli-

ance must not be connected to 

a chimney flue servicing a solid 

fuel burning appliance.

Models GL36ST and GL36STE are smooth face 

units for natural gas only. The GL36STP and 

GL36STEP are smooth face units for propane/LP 

gas only. To determine which type of gas your unit 

is approved and tested for, check the rating plate on 

the lift-out plate located inside the firebox under 

the access panel.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before beginning the installation of your appli-

ance, read these instructions through completely.

This DESA appliance and its approved compo-

nents are safe when installed according to this 

installation manual and are operated as recom-

mended by 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.

B)  Use of any component part not approved by 

DESA in combination with this appliance.

C)  Installation and/or operation in a manner other 

than instructed in this manual.

D)  The burning of anything other than the type of 

gas approved for use in this gas appliance.

This appliance, when installed, must be electrically 

grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the 

absence of local codes, with the 

National Electri-

cal Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987

 and the 

CSA C22.1 

Canadian Electrical Code

 for Canada.

The installation must conform with local codes 

or, in the absence of local codes, with the current 

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54

 

or with the current 

CAN/CGA B149 Installation 

Codes 

for Canada.

This appliance complies with 

ANSI Z21.50B-1990

 

and 

CAM/CGA-2.22-M89 

as a

 Vented Gas Ap-

pliance 

and is listed and tested by the 

Omni Test 

Laboratories

.

  WARNING:  Installation  of 

this appliance should be done 

by  a  qualified  service  person 

well  trained  in  the  installation 

of  such  appliances.  You  will 

also need a building permit from 

your local Building and Safety 

Commissioner before installing 

this  appliance;  otherwise  your 

insurance  company  may  not 

cover this appliance.

NOTICE:  This  appliance  is  not 

intended to be used as a primary 

source of heat.

SELECTING LOCATION

To determine the safest and most efficient location 

for your appliance, you must take into consider-

ation the following guidelines:

1.  The location must allow for proper clearances 

(see 

Clearances, 

page 6). 

Note:

 This decora-

tive appliance is not designed for outdoor 

installation.

2.  The location should be in a place where drafts, 

air conditioning ducts, windows or doors will 

not affect fireplace heat output.

3.  A location that avoids the cutting of joists 

or roof rafters will make installation easier. 

Figure 2 shows a typical two-sided fireplace 

installation.

IMPORTANT:

 All fireplace openings must be 

located at least 3 feet from facing wall or com-

bustible material.

Existing 
Side 
Wall

4" From Opening to 
Perpendicular Wall

Projected 
Wall

Summary of Contents for The Aspen GL36ST

Page 1: ...ght any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch Do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor 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 CONS...

Page 2: ... 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 This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information 3 Dimensions 4 Intro...

Page 3: ... for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This ap pliance is not convertible for use with other gases 2 Forpropane LPfireplace donotplacepropane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LPsupplytank s outdoors Toprevent performance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs capacity 3 If you smell gas shut off gas supply do not try to light any appl...

Page 4: ...ion chamber along with adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation Safety information Continued 16 Do not install fireplace directly on carpeting vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood The fireplace must set on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace 17 Do not use fireplace if any part has been ex posed to or under water Imm...

Page 5: ...ing of anything other than the type of gas approved for use in this gas appliance This appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electri cal Code ANSI NFPA 70 1987 and the CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code for Canada The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with th...

Page 6: ... 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 Due to high temperatures do not locate this appliance in high traffic areas or near furniture and draperies 4 Never obstruct the front opening of the appli ance or the flow of combustion and ventilation air Keep control comp...

Page 7: ...tible Material Other Than Wood 52 3 4 1340 mm Min 46 11688 mm 22 3 4 578 mm vent pipe installation A6 B 1 type gas vent pipe is a double wall vent ing system not supplied which must be installed during rough framing of the appliance Any B 1 type gas vent system may be used for proper vent ing as long as the vent system is installed per the vent manufacturer s recommendations DESAsupplies this appl...

Page 8: ...e yond repair Wall Switch Installation 1 Remove the J box cover plate from side of appliance s outer surround 2 Using the 18 ga millivolt wire and wall switch both supplied connect wiring per wiring diagram see Figure 11 For more detail see Wiring Diagrams on page 16 Note If any of the original 10 feet supplied wire must be replaced use Thermostat Millivolt Wire 18 AWG Type CL2 105 C or equivalent...

Page 9: ...nformation sticker attached to the unit when field converting See Specifications page 15 when derating The gas control valve is secured to the burner pan assembly underneath the front ledge A 1 8 NPT plugged tapping is provided on the gas control valve for a test gauge connection immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the ap pliance see Figures 13 and 14 Figure 12 Wiring Through Oute...

Page 10: ...e installation is completed Afterensuringthatthegasvalve is on apply a commercial leak detection solution to all con nections and joints If bubbles appear leaks can be detected and corrected Donotuseanopenflameforleak testing and do not operate any appliance if a leak is detected Typical Exterior Wall Gas Shutoff Installation Key Extension Shutoff Valve Fireplace Installation Continued Figure 15 T...

Page 11: ...Facing Material Figure 18 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Millivolt Assembly Figure 19 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Electronic Assembly Burner Flame Adjustment The air shutter located at the base of the main burner tube has been factory preset to the proper air to bas ratio which results in a long blue cleaner burning flame see Figure 20 If readjustment is necessary loosen the air shut ter screw and ro...

Page 12: ...T your left as you face the fireplace moves glass door s top inner corner UP moving spring clip to the RIGHT moves glass door s top inner corner DOWN c When door alignment is satisfactory use Phillips screwdriver to retighten spring clip screw WARNING When fireplace is in operation both sets of cabinetdoorsoneachsideofthe fireplace must be either FULLY OPEN or FULLY CLOSED If not a fire hazard may...

Page 13: ... burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be pres ent Open window to vent smell This will only last a few hours 1 STOP Read the safety information column 1 2 Turn wall switch to the OFF position 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance 4 Open control access panel 5 Push in gas control knob and turn clock wise to the OFF position see Figure 23 Note It is recomme...

Page 14: ...turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service tech nician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control syst...

Page 15: ...s clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year Take care not to alter the set tings on the pilot assembly Do not use abrasive liquids or cleaners for cleaning glass doors and trims Any household glass cleaner should suffice Do not clean doors when hot Allow appliance to cool before cleaning Technical Service You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If ...

Page 16: ...UPPLY millivolt wiring diagram STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER EV2 SUPPLY INCOMING MAIN GAS EV1 TO GAS LINE BURNER 24V AC N C SW HEAT LIMIT SWITCH 120V AC 120V AC INCOMING OR BREAKER FUSE BOX OFF ON SUPPLIED WALL SWITCH GREEN BLACK WHITE 120v 60Hz 0 7A ELECTRICAL RATING BLACK WHITE GREEN OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR PILOT IGNITOR PV GND PV MV TR MV TH IGN Electronic wiring diagram Wiring Diagrams ...

Page 17: ...ective control valve 1 Wall switch wires defective 2 Thermopile or sensor not generating sufficient voltage 1 Pilot flame may be too low causing safety pilot to drop out 1 Millivolt output on thermo pile too high REMEDY 1 Check to see if you have gas supply 2 Hold regulator control valve in the PILOT position for 2 to 3 minutes to purge air If you smell gas stop and wait for a few minutes before t...

Page 18: ...current is being sent back to regulator 2 If valve knob and wall switch are in the ON position prob able defective control valve 1 Wall switch wires defective 2 Thermocouple generator or sensor not generating suf ficient voltage 1 Pilot flame may be too low causing safety pilot to drop out 1 Output on flame sensor too high REMEDY 1 Check to see if you have gas supply 2 Remove debris and dirt in sp...

Page 19: ...ll Switch Kit 22180 Wall Switch 14112 Cover Plate 14113 For use with all models Ignition Control 110286 01 For use with all models Gas Valve Conversion Kit Millivolt Propane LP Gas PC GL36 Millivolt Natural Gas NC GL36 Electronic Propane LP Gas PC GL36E Electronic Natural Gas NC GL36E Brushed Brass Cabinet Style Door Kit DBBGL36ST Right Panel Assy 22367 Left Panel Assy 22368 For use with all model...

Page 20: ...fications 1 The gas appliance must be installed as per the DESA installation instructions and local building codes The use of components manufactured by others with this DESAgas appliance except for theType B venting system as outlined in the installation instructions if applicable could create serious safety hazards may result in denial of certification by recognized national safety agencies and ...

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