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108660-01E

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

Note:  Use  only  original  replacement  parts. 
This will protect your warranty coverage for 
parts replaced under warranty. 

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If 

they can’t supply original replacement part(s) 
call DESA’s Technical Service Department at 
1-866-67-6040 for referral information.

When calling DESA, have ready

•  your name
•  your address

•  model  and  serial  numbers  of  your  fire

-

place 

•  how fireplace was malfunctioning

•  type  of  gas  used  (propane/LP  or  

natural gas)

•  purchase date

Usually, we will ask you to return the part to 

the factory.

PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If 

they can’t supply original replacement part(s) 
call  DESA  at  1-866-67-6040  for  referral 
information.

When calling DESA, have ready
•  model number of your fireplace 

•  the replacement part number

ACCESSORIES

Purchase these firebox accessories from your 

local dealer. If they can not supply these ac-

cessories, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for 

information. You can also write to the address 
listed 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 Finish

BD32P -

 Platinum Finish

32" FIxED GLASS DOOR KIT

FD32 - 

Black Finish

FD32B -

 Brushed Brass Finish

FD32P -

 Platinum Finish

BRICK LINER - BL32

3" Refractory Standard Brick Liner Kit

BLOWER KIT-BK

Squirrel Cage Blower With Speed Control

PERIMETER TRIM

PT3 - Black
PT3B - Brushed Brass
PT3PB - Polished Brass
PT3P - Platinum

LOUVER TRIM KIT (Rolled Only)

LT3B - Brushed Brass
LT3P - Platinum
LT3PB - For VP35(B) - Polished Brass

FACE/LOUVER PANEL KITS

SP3 - Smooth Faced - Black
SL3 - Stamped Louver - Black
RL3 - Rolled Louver- Black
FP3 - Filigree Panel - Black
FP3B - Filigree Panel - Brushed Brass
FP3P - Filigree Panel - Platinum
FP3PB - Filigree Panel- Polished Brass

FIRE CRACKLE - CF6-A1 

Creates the sound of a real burning fire.

PROPANE GAS CONVERSION KIT

PCDM-324

 - Propane/LP Gas, Millivolt Mod

-

els for use with (V)P34 Series

PCDM-325

 - Propane/LP Gas, Millivolt Mod

-

els for use with (V)P35 Series

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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