Vexar CD36T-M Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 1

DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

NATURAL OR PROPANE/LP GAS 

MODEL CD36T-M

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 WARNING: If the information in this manual is not 

followed 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 CD36T-M

Page 1: ...ors 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 Im...

Page 2: ...and Safety Stan dard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 in the United States This fireplace is only for use with the type s of gas indicated on the rating plate A conversion kit is supplied with the fireplace Thi...

Page 3: ...re trying to assemble op erate or service this fireplace Improper use of this fireplace cancauseseriousinjuryordeath from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Car...

Page 4: ...nually by a qualified service person 5 You must keep control compartments burners and circulating air passages clean More frequent cleaning may be needed due to excessive lint and dust from carpeting...

Page 5: ...alanced and sealed gas operating unit It is highly efficient because it uses outside air for combustion while independently heating the indoor air Figure 2 Common Fireplace Locations Flush with a wall...

Page 6: ...osts Discard bottom tray once unit is moved into position Clearances Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows Back and sides 0 Perpendicular walls 12 Floor 0 Ceiling to louv...

Page 7: ...O NAILING FLANGES 56 3 4 12 1 4 TO OPENING 28 5 8 These dimensions allow for 1 of clearance at the sides and back of fireplace 0 clearance is also permitted at all sides if framed Figure 6 Unit Dimens...

Page 8: ...Figure 7 Clearances for Combustible Mantels MANTEL CLEARANCES Figure 7 shows projected mantel depths at various heights above the top of the louver opening Figure 8 shows the minimum al lowable distan...

Page 9: ...ove paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 213 3 cm minimum M clearance under veranda porch deck 12 30 5 cm minimum N clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24 61...

Page 10: ...attic spaces Install horizontal venting with a 1 4 rise for every 12 of run toward the termination WARNING Read all instruc tionscompletelyandthoroughly before attempting installation Failure to do so...

Page 11: ...nds of pipes have locking lugs indentations These lugs will slide straight into match ing slots on male ends of adjacent pipes Push pipe sections together and twist one section clockwise approximately...

Page 12: ...nt as sembly attached toward wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination Pipe overlap should be a minimum of 1 1 4 Slide wall firestop against interior wall sur face and attach with screws p...

Page 13: ...1 30 Max 69 1 4 Min 2 74 Max 81 1 2 Min 3 98 Max 94 Min 4 122 Max 106 Min 5 146 Max 159 Min 9 20 Max T O H Wall Firestop Straight Adjustable Pipe 24 Max Horizontal Square Termination 90 Elbow Corner I...

Page 14: ...g Using Two 90 Elbows Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H Horizontal H2 7 Min 10 Max 8 Min 12 Max 9 Min 14 Max 10 Min 16 Max 11 Min 18 Max 13 Min 20 Max 90 Elbow 90 Elbow T O H Figure 1...

Page 15: ...x 10 3 4 inside dimensions as shown in Figure 11 on page 11 using framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists If area above ceiling is an insulated ceiling or an attic space you must use firest...

Page 16: ...or vent pipe 2 Cut and frame ceiling joist to dimensions shown in Figure 11 page 11 3 Determine where firestop plate should be attached to thimble by test fitting thimble into framing Thimble should b...

Page 17: ...ertical Round High Wind Termination Figure 25 Vertical Venting Configuration with No Horizontal Run Vertical Round High Wind Termination Vertical Venting V 40 Max Note Install a VR 58 vertical restric...

Page 18: ...shing OSR58 30 30 Offset Return Fireplace Installation ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION CAUTION Disconnect the electrical power to the supply circuitbeforeattemptingtocon nect or service this appliance WA...

Page 19: ...sure that the electrical power to the outlet is turned off before proceeding with blower instal lation Failure to do this may result in serious injury Fireplace Installation Continued Model BK Install...

Page 20: ...mately 12 in front of blower see Figure 29 Figure 29 Location of Wiring Diagram Decal Model May Vary From Illustration Wiring Diagram Decal 6 in Front of Blower Fireplace Installation Continued Model...

Page 21: ...e leads and make sure wire routing is not pinched or in a precarious position Cor rect accordingly 8 Turn on power to duplex outlet if previ ously turned off per warning in column 1 page 19 9 Plug in...

Page 22: ...e Battery to Receiver 9 Volt Alkaline Battery Receiver Terminal Wires Battery Clip Figure 35 Mounting Remote Receiver to Bracket Installing 9 Volt Alkaline Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit 1 R...

Page 23: ...or propane LP connection only the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 of wat...

Page 24: ...louver door panel by gently pulling forward 2 Route flexible gas line provided by in staller from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace Route flexible gas supply line Figure 39 Connecting Flexible Gas...

Page 25: ...Propane LP Supply Tank Gas Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 42 Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace Gas Meter Gas Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Fireplace Installation Continued Pressure T...

Page 26: ...n running turn off and let coolbeforeaccessingorservic ing the unit Figure 44 Removing Top Louver Trim Panel Panel Tabs Top Louver Trim Panel Door Pin Hanger Bracket WARNING Handle glass door panelwit...

Page 27: ...w steps under Removing Replacing Glass Door page 25 to access the logs and burner Assemble logs and add burner treatments as follows 1 Position base log onto burner log mounts see Figure 46 Note Cut o...

Page 28: ...o clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step 6 The pilot is located by the...

Page 29: ...on Figure 49 Setting the Selector Switch Gas Control Knob and Variable Control Knob for Remote Operation On Off Series Model HRC100 Hold the control button on the hand held remote until burner turns o...

Page 30: ...to lock unlock the keypad on the hand held remote in the MANU or AUTO mode to prevent inadvertent op eration i e children operating the hand held remote control etc The keypad is locked in either on o...

Page 31: ...If burner flame pattern differs from that de scribed turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 28 see Troubleshooting page 35 Conversion Instructions The conversion kit must be installe...

Page 32: ...ed with kit The number 30 is stamped on the sleeve for identification Insert small end of new pilot orifice into barrel and thread until tight with allen wrench 4 Line up notch on pilot hood to positi...

Page 33: ...mately 25 in lbs see Figure 59 3 Install identification label enclosed with gas valve regulator to valve body where it can easily be seen see Figure 59 Conversion Instructions Continued O F F P I L O...

Page 34: ...s page 38 for detail on ordering No substitutions may be made See Removing Replacing Glass Door page 25 for instruc tions for replacing glass door WARNING Do not operate fireplace with the glass door...

Page 35: ...ion 3 Gas control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP models only 6 Pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct...

Page 36: ...lace damaged burner 3 Replace gas control 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn gas control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed f...

Page 37: ...nd correct all vent connections see Installation Planning page 11 5 Tighten or replace glass door see Removing Replacing Glass Door page 25 6 Replace faulty components 7 Check for proper installation...

Page 38: ...warranty Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Heating LLC at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA Heating LLC have rea...

Page 39: ...rs Only LTC36B Rolled Louver Trim Kit Brushed Brass LTC36P Rolled Louver Trim Kit Platinum WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT CONTROL KIT GWMT1 Allows easy wall access for thermostatic operation of your fireplac...

Page 40: ...www desatech com 118531 01C 40 Parts Fireplace Assembly for Model CD36T M 1 2 8 10 9 1 1 12 3 16 5 6 7 13 19 1 4 1 3 2 4 14 15 17 18 11...

Page 41: ...4 114880 01 Heat Deflector 1 5 114875 02 Fireplace Surround 1 6 114876 02 Fireplace Top 1 7 116016 02 Fireplace Top Insulation 1 8 114873 01 Louver Bottom Assembly 1 9 114872 01 Louver Top Assembly 1...

Page 42: ...www desatech com 118531 01C 42 parts BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODEL CD36T M 1 2 3 5 20 9 18 11 10 19 12 6 7 17 13 14 16 15 4 8...

Page 43: ...P Gas 1 5 27206 Burner Orifice 44 Natural Gas 1 26482 Burner Orifice 55 Propane LP Gas 1 6 26808 Valve Bracket 1 7 24389 Tube 3 8 Dia x 11 Aluminum 1 8 24360 Pilot Bracket 1 9 14500 Fitting 3 8 MPT x...

Page 44: ...proved by DESA Heating LLC Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod uct and or DESA Heating LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use origin...

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