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108660-01E

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Figure 39 - Typical Flame Pattern

P35(B) and VP35(B) Models

P34 and VP34 Models

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or float

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ing. Flames should go up through the middle 
of  log  set.  Flames  should  not  "spill"  to  the 
edges of the pan or sides of the log set.

Figure 39 shows a typical flame pattern. If burn

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er flame pattern differs from that described:

•  turn appliance off (see 

To Turn Off Gas to 

Appliance, 

page 0) 

•  see 

Troubleshooting

, page 22

INSPECTING BURNERS

Continued

CLEANING AND 

MAINTENANCE

 WARNING: Installation and 

repair should be done by a quali-

fied service person. The appli-

ance should be inspected before 

each use and at least annually 

by  a  qualified  service  person. 

More frequent cleaning may be 

required  due  to  excessive  lint 

from  carpeting,  bedding  mate-

rial, pet hair, etc. It is imperative 

that the control compartments, 

burners, and circulating air sys-

tem be kept clean.

 WARNING: Logs can be hot. 

Handle only when cool.

 WARNING: Turn off gas and 

electrical power before servicing 

appliance.

PILOT AND BURNER

•  Remove  logs  and  ember  material  before 

cleaning burner and replace when cleaning 
is complete.

•  Burner  and  controls  should  be  cleaned 

with compressed air to remove dust, dirt, 

or lint.

•  Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled 

brush to remove excess dust, dirt, or lint.

LOGS

•  If  you  remove  logs  for  cleaning,  refer  to 

log placement information on page 16 to 
properly replace logs.

•  Use  a  vacuum  cleaner  to  remove  any 

carbon buildup on logs.

•  Replace log(s) if broken. See 

Replacement 

Parts, 

page 5.

•  Replace  ember  material  periodically  as 

needed. See 

Replacement Parts, 

page 5.

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

•  pilot will not stay lit
•  burner will have delayed ignition

•  fireplace will not produce specified heat

•  propane/LP gas supply may be low if using 

propane/LP gas

You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If 

so, contact your local gas supplier.

TECHNICAL SERVICE

You may have further questions about instal-

lation,  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.

Summary of Contents for VP324

Page 1: ...ouch 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 CONSUMER Retain this manual fo...

Page 2: ...nsult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used Aftermarket Completion of sale not...

Page 3: ...e It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace WARNING Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used 2 For propane LP fireplace do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Loca...

Page 4: ...insert heat exchang er insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace 19 Provide adequate clearances around air openings Safety information Continued Unpacking The following items are packed inside the firebox Remove before positioning firebox into framing Ceramic Log Pack Shrink wrapped on cardboard 3 plastic bags containing lava rock pan and ember materials Rear Log P325 VP32...

Page 5: ...e of heat Introduction Continued 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 co may not cover this appliance CAUTION Do not connect appliance before pressure test i...

Page 6: ...RATING PROPANE LP Max Input Rating 15 000 Btu Hr 25 000 Btu Hr Manifold Pressure 10 WC 2 49 kPa 10 WC 2 49 kPa Minimum Supply Pressure 11 WC 2 74 kPa 11 WC 2 74 kPa Maximum Supply Pressure 13 WC 3 23 kPa 13 WC 3 23 kPa Orifice Size 56 54 6 7 8 2 1 4 7 7 Alternate Gas Supply Inlet 13 1 4 32 1 4 27 1 2 29 13 3 4 14 1 2 20 3 8 21 1 2 2 1 2 8 1 4 11 3 4 22 3 8 16 3 4 7 5 8 10 5 8 8 1 8 10 1 2 8 3 8 2 ...

Page 7: ...ration the following guidelines 1 The location must allow for proper clear ances see Clearances 2 Consider a location where heat output would not be affected by drafts air con ditioning ducts windows or doors 3 A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier Figure 2 shows a plan view of a few com mon locations Flush installations are recommended where li...

Page 8: ...le Materials Header Figure 5 Mantel Clearances Side View Cross Section 1 1 2 3 8 cm Max 3 7 6 cm Max 6 15 2 cm Max 9 22 86 cm 12 30 48 cm Outer Surround Combustible Material May Be Used TOP VIEW SAFE ZONE Perpendicular Wall Figure 6 Side Clearances Top View Cross Section Figure 4 Minimum Clearances Front View 42 1067mm Min Clearance from Opening to Ceiling 0 Clearance Ceiling 1 25mm Min Clearance ...

Page 9: ... fitting and replace with a 37 degree flare 3 4 12 1 2 NPT female fitting WARNING When finishing appliance do not overlap com bustible material onto the black front face Brick tile or other noncombustible materials may be applied to the face provided that any gap is between the material used and the face is caulked with a noncombustible caulking Venting Installation A B type venting system must be...

Page 10: ...f inclination and therefore the lateral length at 10 feet of offset does not have to meet the 75 rule In each case the offsets must be supported and firestops must be positioned wherever the vent must pass through a subfloor ceil ing joist or an attic overhang The vent pipe must terminate vertically into a listed type vent cap and extend a sufficient height through an approved roof flashing roof j...

Page 11: ... Proper venting should tend to draw flame or smoke into appliance Improper venting or escaping of spillage of burned gas is indicated when match flickers or goes out Smoke from a cigarette will also tend to disperse away from the appliance If appliance is found to be improperly venting shut it off and notify your installer or a qualified service agency to inspect venting system NOTICE This applian...

Page 12: ...ront refractory access panel by lifting up and angling out of the fire box opening see Figure 12 to expose controls 2 Disconnect wall switch wires from TH TP terminals on control valve and blade con nector on safety circuit wiring see Figure 13 and Wiring Diagram on page 31 3 Install remote receiver unit onto mounting bracket using two plastic mounting clips see Figure 14 4 Connect wires to contro...

Page 13: ... 3 5 kPa A manual shutoff valve has been included in the appliance s gas supply system You may consider installing an extra gas shutoff valve outside the appliance s enclosure check with local codes where it can be accessed more conveniently with a key through a wall as shown in Figure 17 In conformance with local codes route a 1 2 NPT gas line towards the appliance coming in from any of the 3 dir...

Page 14: ...as line with flexible gas line Secure tightly with wrench but DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN INSTALLATION Continued Grate Placement The grate must be placed in the burner pan so that the back grate fingers P325 VP325 or pins P324 VP324 fit into the notches on back of burner pan and front legs fit inside burner pan as shown in Figure 21 P I L O T ON OFF IN OUT Figure 20 Connecting Flexible Gas Line to Millivol...

Page 15: ...Grate Grate Burner Pan Pan and Ember Material LOG PLACEMENT For P324 VP324 Models 1 Place front log onto front of grate sliding log all the way forward against grate fin gers see Figure 25 2 Insert pegs on bottom of rear log into holes in rear of grate see Figure 25 3 Place top right log into notches on left side of front and rear see Figure 26 4 Place top left log into notches on right side of fr...

Page 16: ...wn in Figure 29 5 Place top of log 5 into notch on top right of log 1 see Figure 29 Rest log 5 be tween two middle grate fingers as shown in Figure 30 To enhance the look of the hearth you may optionally place the lava rock provided around the front and sides of the burner NOTICE Do not put lava rock inside the burner pan or around the air mixer fitting Placing lava rock inside the burner pan or b...

Page 17: ...event the entry of cold air by means of conduction through the total bottom of the appliance INSTALLATION Continued Side Framing Side Framing Caulk Here Pack Insulation Figure 32 Sealing Between Appliance and Framing Installing optional GLASS DOOR Accessory CAUTION Use only glass doors certified for use with this appliance Note Assistance with installation may be needed as glass doors are heavy Th...

Page 18: ...els become very hot while the ap pliance is operating Do not attempt to adjust or clean glass doors until appliance has fully cooled INSTALLATION Continued Figure 34 Adjusting Glass Doors Spring Clip Hold Down Screw Side Front Face Partially Opened Door Figure 35 Removing Glass Doors Spring Clip Press Spring Clip to Release Pivot Pin Remove Bottom Pin From Pivot Plate While Sliding Door Out of the...

Page 19: ...new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be pres ent Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours 1 STOP Read the safety information column 1 2 Turn wall switch if installed to the OFF position 3 Turn off all electric power to appliance 4 Fully open glass doors if installed 5 Remove front refractory brick access panel 6 Turngascontro...

Page 20: ... ON OFF buttons on hand held remote control unit for up to 3 seconds to assure proper operation Thermopile Pilot Burner Ignitor Figure 38 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 37 Pilot Thermopile Pilot Burner Ignitor 2 Press ON OFF button to turn the burner on and off When turning burner off pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To turn pilot off manually turn control knob on heater to OFF position 3 To le...

Page 21: ...owerbeforeservicing appliance pilot and burner Remove logs and ember material before cleaning burner and replace when cleaning is complete Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust dirt or lint Use a vacuum cleaner or small soft bristled brush to remove excess dust dirt or lint logs If you remove logs for cleaning refer to log placement information on page 16 to prop...

Page 22: ...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 trying to light the fireplace 3 Remove debris and dirt inspect and clean any other possible obstructions 4 Contact your gas supplier 5 Refer to section on pilot lighting 6 Have a qualified technician replace pilot line 7 Replace regulator valve see Accessories page ...

Page 23: ...operly connected replace ignitor 2 Using a match light pilot If pilot lights turn off pilot and trigger the red button again If pilot lights an improper gas air mixture caused the improper lighting and a lon ger purge period is recom mended If pilot will not light check gap at electrode and pilot Gap should be 1 8 to have a strong spark If okay replace pilot 3 A Check remote shut off valves from f...

Page 24: ...een control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warn ing statement at top of page 1 Improper log placement 2 Air holes at burner inlet blocked 3 Burner flame holes blocked 4 Improper venting or exces sive blockage 5 Excessive amounts of embers and pan material OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces unwant ed odors Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combus tion Darkresidueo...

Page 25: ...ed on the back page of this manual Air kit AK4 Optional kit helps offset the negative pressure often existing in today s tightly constructed homes Remote Control Kits HRC100 Hand Held ON OFF Remote GWMT 1 Wall Mount Propane LP Conversion Kits PCBM 324 4 B Vent Millivolt Fireplace PCBM 325 5 B Vent Millivolt Fireplace 32 Extruded aluminum bi fold glass doors BD32 Black Finish BD32B Brushed Brass Fi...

Page 26: ...tech com 108660 01E 26 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models P324 and VP324 33 43 41 15 19 6 7 24 14 30 26 29 25 28 27 36 14 12 13 23 16 31 32 5 5 20 32 38 39 40 4 34 35 21 17 8 10 18 44 2 22 1 3 44 37 42 11 11 9 ...

Page 27: ...p Assembly 1 18 108415 01 Starter Pipe Collar 1 19 106703 02 Damper Door Assembly 1 20 Firebox Face 1 21 108412 01 Smoke Deflector 1 22 Fireplace Top Insulation 1 23 109797 01 Grate Assembly 1 24 109107 01 Burner Assembly see page 30 1 25 14512 Gas Control Valve Natural Gas 1 14513 Gas Control Valve Propane LP 1 26 107741 02 Valve Bracket 1 27 14261 Piezo Ignitor 1 28 108368 01 3 8 Flex Line 1 29 ...

Page 28: ... 108660 01E 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN P325 B and VP325 B Models 33 43 41 15 19 6 7 24 14 30 26 29 25 28 27 18 14 12 13 23 10 36 9 36 35 16 31 32 5 5 20 32 38 39 40 4 34 21 17 8 46 45 44 2 22 1 3 44 11 37 42 47 47 ...

Page 29: ...y see page 30 1 25 14512 Gas Control Valve Natural Gas 1 14513 Gas Control Valve Propane LP 1 26 107741 02 Valve Bracket 1 27 14261 Piezo Ignitor 1 28 108368 01 3 8 Flex Line 1 29 11107 Screw 10 32 x 1 4 PPH 4 30 108005 04 Wire Harness 1 31 11418 Push On Nut 2 32 108440 01 Screen 2 33 14123 Strain Relief 1 34 14574 Limit Switch 1 35 22912 Draft Diverter 1 36 22084 Brick Liner Retainer 2 37 20042 A...

Page 30: ...S BREAKDOWN and PARTS LIST Burner assembly This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 107742 03 Burner Pan 1 2 109037 01 Burner Tube 1 3 107748 01 Burner Bracket 1 4 107985 01 Pilot Shield 1 5 901681 01 Burner Clamp 1 6 11209 Nut 10 24 1 7 11147 Screw ...

Page 31: ... Log 1 P324 and VP324 Models P325 B and VP325 B Models 1 4 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 109100 02 Log Set 1 109421 01 Rear Log 1 2 109420 01 Front Right Log 1 3 108723 01 Front Left Log 1 4 108722 01 Top Y Log 1 5 108720 01 Top Log 1 Wiring Diagram DO NOT CONNECT RED REPLACE FACTORY WIRING WITH 105 C EQUIVALENT OR HIGHER RATING THERMOSTAT WIRE 18 GA RED WHITE EXTERNAL WIRING USE ON...

Page 32: ...a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULLEXTENTALLOWED BYTHE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANYAND ALL OTHER EXPR...

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