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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

NATURAL GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T32EN SERIES

PROPANE/LP GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T32EP SERIES

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed 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.

Summary of Contents for VT32EN Series

Page 1: ...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 Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service m...

Page 2: ...aller service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be in stalled in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohib ited 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 for purpose of resa...

Page 3: ...operation of this fireplace WARNING Any change to this fireplace or it s controls can be dangerous Do not modify this fireplace under any circum stances Any parts removed for servicingmustbereplacedprior to operating fireplace WARNING This appliance is only for use with the type of gasindicatedontheratingplate Thisapplianceisnotconvertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used WA...

Page 4: ...SI NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 9 Do not use fireplace if any part has been ex posed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service person to arrange for replace ment of the unit 10 Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken 11 Do not operate fireplace with glass door removed cracked or broken 12 Provide adequate clearances around air openings Figure 1 Direct Vent F...

Page 5: ... fireplace in high traffic areas windy or drafty areas or near furniture or draperies Proper clearances must be maintained If your fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting vinyl tile or any combustible mate rial other than wood it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace See Figure 3 Yourfireplaceisdesignedtobeusedinzeroclear anceinst...

Page 6: ... fireplace For back and sides of fireplace do not pack with insulation or other materials 0 clearance to com bustible materials are for framing purpose only NOTICE This fireplace is in tended for use as supplemental heat Usethisfireplacealongwith yourprimaryheatingsystem Do not install this fireplace as your primaryheatsource Ifyouhavea central heating system you may run system s circulating blowe...

Page 7: ...000 and 50 000 12 30 cm in Canada if between 10 000 and 100 000 12 30 cm in US if greater than 50 000 36 91 cm in Canada if greater than 100 000 K clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet In Canada 6 ft 1 83m minimum In US 3 ft 91 cm above if within 10 ft 3 m horizontally L clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 213 3 cm minimum M clearance under verand...

Page 8: ...when penetrating ceilings or attic spaces If using a venting configuration of only hori zontal venting with no vertical run a 1 4 rise for every 12 of run toward the termination is required For installation of fireplace at elevations of 4000 feet or greater pay special attention to venting requirement recommendations WARNING Read all instruc tionscompletelyandthoroughly before attempting installat...

Page 9: ...ds of adjacent pipes Push pipe sec tions together and twist one section clockwise approximatelyone quarterturnuntilthesections arefullylocked seeFigure8 Note Horizontal runs of vent must be supported every three feet Use wall straps for this purpose 3 Use a 45 elbow to connect venting system to fireplace flue collar The elbow is designed to be twist locked onto the flue collar as described in step...

Page 10: ...or wall with wood screws provided see Figure 11 The siding standoff must sit flush against the exterior fascia material 7 Combustible Exterior Wall Only Slidethewall firestop over the vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap see Figure 12 8 Carefully move fireplace with vent assembly attached toward wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination The pipe overlap should be a mi...

Page 11: ...ermination cap to vent pipe Cap must be removable for vent inspection and maintenance WARNING Never run vent downward as this may cause excessive temperatures which could cause a fire Operation of improperly installed and main tained venting system could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications Installation using cabinet surrounds ...

Page 12: ...40 1 2 min None 30 max 51 1 2 min 1 ft 48 max 63 1 2 min 2 ft 60 max 75 1 2 min 3 ft 84 max 87 1 2 min 4 ft 20 max Ground Floor Corner Venting Not to Exceed H Limits SNORKEL TERMINATION INSTALLATION Recommended Applications Installations requiring a vertical rise on building exterior Any installation using snorkel termination to achieve one foot above ground Snorkel terminations are available for ...

Page 13: ...on Configuration for Venting Using Two 90 Elbows 45 Elbow HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90 ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal system using two 90 elbows Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max 20 max 20 max Figure 18 Horizontal Termination Configurat...

Page 14: ...restop should be installed with no less than three nails per side see Figure 20 page 15 2 Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop Be sure all pipe and elbow connections are fully twist locked see Figure 8 page 9 3 Cut a hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point Cover any exposed open vent pipes before cutti...

Page 15: ... with insulation Venting Installation instructions Continued Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different con figurations for vertical termination Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 2 max 6 min 4 max 7 min 6 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 8 max Figure 21 Vertical Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows with Two Horizontal Runs Vertica...

Page 16: ...inner collar of fireplace as shown 45 Elbow High Altitude Installation YourDESAdirect ventfireplacehasbeentestedand approved for elevations from 0 2 000 feet USA and elevations from 0 4 500 feet Canada When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2 000 feet in the USA you may need to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size Reduce input 4 for each...

Page 17: ...oof Vent Kit Galvanized Includes 45 Elbow 7 12 Adjustable Pipe Flue Restrictor Vertical High Wind Termination 2 Pipe 4 Pipe Wall Firestop Storm Collar Roof Flashing 0 12 6 12 26 Screws VKC 47 Corner Vent Kit Galvanized Includes 45 Elbow 7 12 Adjustable Pipe Wall Firestop Horizontal Termination 6 Pipe 90 Elbow 18 Screws HTK Horizontal Round Termination Kit Includes Round Termination Wall Firestop a...

Page 18: ...l fit inside back opening and be held in position against back wall by magnets see Figure 26 4 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and screw retaining green ground wire is tight 5 Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing plastic control shaft forward through opening in switch bracket see Figure 27 6 While supporting speed control secure...

Page 19: ...sense temperature and properly operate Blower will be held in position against back wall by magnets incorporated onto blower housing see Figure 29 4 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and thermal switch and that screw for thermodisc bracket and green ground wire is tight 5 Mount speed control box against mounting plate provided in lower fireplace ...

Page 20: ...have the items listed below external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench approved flexible gas line with gas connector if allowed by local codes A CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connectio...

Page 21: ...ap drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace Locate sediment trap drip leg where trapped matter is not likely to freeze Asedi ment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls If sediment trap drip leg is not installed or is in stalled wrong fireplace may not run properly Figure 33 Connec...

Page 22: ...located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from propane LP supply tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff valve see Figure 35 for propane LP or Figure 36 for natural gas Apply noncorrosive leak detec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Fireplace Installation Continued Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Con...

Page 23: ... assembly glass and frame must be replaced If glass is broken wear gloves and tape the remaining fragments onto the frame 1 Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right and then down and forward to remove screen rod assembly from the fire box Set assembly aside 2 Lift up on latches to unlock There are two on top of firebox and two below firebox that hold glass door in place see F...

Page 24: ... Side Brick Panel 6 Install left side brick panel by sliding it between grate and side of firebox see Figure 40 7 Install the right brick panel using the same method described 8 Replace deflector shield using screws removed in step 4 9 Install logs lava rock and ember material see Installing Logs Lava Rock and Glowing Embers 10 Closeglassdoor locklatchesontopandbottom of door and replace screen se...

Page 25: ...d front log See Figure 45 7 Place lava rock along sides and front of firebox bottom in areas that are visible only It is not necessary to use all of lava rock provided NOTICE Do not put lava rock on burner or under burner Placing lava rock on burner will cause performance problems Fireplace Installation Continued 1 2 Figure 41 Installing Log No 1 Figure 42 Installing Log No 2 3 Figure 43 Installin...

Page 26: ...ure 48 Installing Battery into Back of Handset Pull to Remove Insulation Tab Battery Cover 12 Volt Battery Back of Handset WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION Installation of a wall switch allows you to activate gas control valve and turn fireplace on and off The wall switch is to be connected to incoming 120 volt regular household wiring that supplies electricity to fireplace Refer to wiring diagram page 27...

Page 27: ... IGN EV2 INCOMING MAIN GAS SUPPLY EV1 GAS LINE TO BURNER 24V AC 120V AC INCOMING 120V AC FUSE BOX OR BREAKER OFF ON WALL SWITCH NOT SUPPLIED GREEN BLACK WHITE 120v 60Hz 0 7A ELECTRICAL RATING BLACK WHITE GREEN OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL Pilot Burner Pilot Gas Line Wiring Diagram ...

Page 28: ...r explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot Do not try to light by hand B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try ...

Page 29: ...or several minutes before the blower turns on After the heater modulates to the pilot position the blow er will continue to run The blower will shut off after the firebox temperature decreases The blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace Periodically check the louvers of the firebox and remove any dust dirt or other obstructions that will hinder the flow of air Inspecting Burners Chec...

Page 30: ...ss Door on page 23 of this manual when removing glass door for cleaning WARNING Only parts sup pliedbythemanufacturershould be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel see Replacement Parts page 38 This glass door panel is a complete unit No substitute materials may be used CAUTION Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removingbrokenglass Donotre moveifglassishot Keepchild...

Page 31: ...d clean any other possible obstructions 4 Contact your gas supplier to check pressure 5 Have a qualified technician replace pilot line 6 Replace control valve Refer to Replacement Parts page 38 7 Check that main power is on andthatallwireconnectionsare made correctly to the ignition model see Wiring Diagram page 27 Check for 24 VAC at the secondary side of the trans former If 24 VAC is present and...

Page 32: ...ion Refer to wiring diagram see Wiring Diagram page 27 and or check ground wire to ignition module 2 Clean and adjust pilot burner and check gas supply and inlet pressure to unit Note Have a qualifiedtechnicianreplacepilot assembly if broken or corroded 1 Check electrical connections 1 Clean and adjust pilot flame for maximum flame impingement on thermopile 2 Have the vent system inspect ed includ...

Page 33: ...mbers and pan material REMEDY 1 Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on it 2 Inspect the opening at the base of the burner to see that it is NOT packed with any type of material 1 Replace battery in hand held remote 1 Properly locate logs see log placement sections on page 23 2 Clean out air holes at burner inlets Periodically repeat as needed 3 Remove blockage or repl...

Page 34: ...h com 111987 01D 34 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models V T32EN V T32ENB V T32ENR V T32ENRB V T32EP V T32EPB V T32EPR V T32EPRB 6 7 21 18 19 10 13 2 12 20 8 11 1 14 9 17 15 4 16 5 16 3 22 2 22 6 22 4 22 5 22 3 22 1 ...

Page 35: ...108890 01 108890 01 Burner Base Gasket 1 11 109082 03 109082 03 Heat Shield 1 12 108897 01 108897 01 Rear Refractory Brick Panel B Models Only 1 13 108901 01 108901 01 Right Refractory Brick Panel B Models Only 1 14 108901 02 108901 02 Left Refractory Brick Panel B Models Only 1 15 11418 11418 Push On Nut 2 16 108440 01 108440 01 Screen 2 17 109479 01 109479 01 Screen Rod 1 18 14123 14123 Strain R...

Page 36: ...llustrated Parts Breakdown Burner Assembly Models V T32EN V T32ENB V T32ENR V T32ENRB V T32EP V T32EPB V T32EPR V T32EPRB IG N P V G N D P V M V T R T H M V 21 23 24 26 25 27 17 22 16 14 20 12 9 8 10 13 15 19 18 28 29 11 2 1 7 3 5 4 6 ...

Page 37: ...1 4 Zinc 4 10 14253 Flexible Connector 1 11 14500 Brass Fitting 2 12 14569 Electronic Valve Natural 1 14570 Electronic Valve Propane LP 1 13 26827 Switch Bracket 1 14 104509 02 Aluminum Tubing Assy 1 15 104506 25 Orifice 47 Natural 1 14514 Orifice 55 Propane LP 1 16 14528 Brass Elbow Fitting 1 17 108863 01 Supply Connect Plug 1 18 23416 Electronic Components Board 1 19 14129 Transformer 1 20 11147...

Page 38: ... Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply might be low propane LP units only You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local gas supplier Technical Service You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA s Customer Service Department at 1 866 67...

Page 39: ...it Not Shown RLD32 Black Rolled Louver Panels Louver Trim kit Rolled Louvers Only Not Shown LT32B Rolled Louver Trim Kit Brushed Brass LT32P Rolled Louver Trim Kit Platinum LT32PB Rolled Louver Trim Kit Polished Brass Deflection hood Not Shown HD32 Hood Black 2 Brow Perimeter Trim kit Not Shown PT32 Perimeter Trim Kit Black PT32B Perimeter Trim Kit Brushed Brass PT32P Perimeter Trim Kit Platinum P...

Page 40: ...ater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor tra...

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