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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

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fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

NATURAL OR PROPANE/LP GAS 

MODEL CD36TN-M

Summary of Contents for CD36TN-M

Page 1: ...is 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 Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneig...

Page 2: ...he Mobile Home Standard CAN CSA Z240 MH Series in Canada 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 This firepl...

Page 3: ...d completely beforetryingtoassemble operate orservicethisfireplace Improper useofthisfireplacecancauseseri ousinjuryordeathfromburns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning DANGE...

Page 4: ...person 5 You must keep control compartments burn ers and circulating air passages clean More frequent cleaning may be needed due to ex cessive lint and dust from carpeting bedding material etc Turn of...

Page 5: ...eplace and venting is a balanced and sealed gas oper ating unit It is highly efficient because it uses outside air for combustion while independently heating the indoor air Figure 2 Common Fireplace L...

Page 6: ...iscard the bottom tray once the unit is moved into position Clearances Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fire place are as follows Back and sides 0 Perpendicular walls 12 Floor 0 Ceiling to l...

Page 7: ...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 Dimensi...

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 allowable distanc...

Page 9: ...minimum L clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 inches 213 3cm minimum M clearance under veranda porch deck 12 inches 30 5cm minimum N clearance above a ro...

Page 10: ...s ceilings or 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 Fa...

Page 11: ...king lugs indentations These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes Push pipe sec tions together and twist one section clockwise approximatelyone quarterturnun...

Page 12: ...n to vent cap see Figure 13 8 Carefully move fireplace with vent assembly attached toward wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination The pipe overlap should be a minimum of 11 4 9 Place fir...

Page 13: ...1 4 Min 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...

Page 14: ...Venting 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 Fi...

Page 15: ...s a center point The open ing should be framed to 10 3 4 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 the area above the ceil...

Page 16: ...te knockout area for vent pipe 2 Cut and frame ceiling joist to dimensions shown in Figure 11 page 11 3 Determine where firestop plate should be at tached to thimble by test fitting thimble into frami...

Page 17: ...uration Using Two 90 Elbows Vertical Round High Wind Termination Figure 25 Vertical Venting Configuration with No Horizontal Run Vertical Round High Wind Termination Vertical Venting V 40 Max Note Ins...

Page 18: ...hing Fireplace Installation ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION CAUTION Disconnect the electrical power to the supply circuitbeforeattemptingtocon nect or service this appliance WARNING This appliance when i...

Page 19: ...bottom of the fireplace base area be 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 Model BK In...

Page 20: ...tc h W hit e W hit e Bla ck Gr ee n On 11 0 1 15 V A C Blo we r Mo tor Bla ck Bl ac k Bl ac k Of f Figure 29 Location of Wiring Diagram Decal Model May Vary From Illustration Wiring Diagram Decal 6 in...

Page 21: ...eads and make sure wire routing is not pinched or in a precarious position Correct accordingly 8 Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously turned off per warning in column 1 page 19 9 Plug in blowe...

Page 22: ...ing Alkaline 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 Contr...

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 inches...

Page 24: ...wer louver door panel by gently pull ing forward 2 Route flexible gas line provided by installer from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access hole...

Page 25: ...ply 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 Testing Firepla...

Page 26: ...and let coolbeforeaccessing orservic ing the unit Figure 44 Removing Top Louver Trim Panel Panel Tabs Top Louver Trim Panel Door Pin Hanger Bracket WARNING Handle glass door panelwithcare Donot strik...

Page 27: ...Door page 25 to access the logs and burner Assemble the logs and add burner treatments as follows 1 Position the base log onto burner log mounts see Figure 46 Note The cut out on the bot tom should f...

Page 28: ...P 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 main burner and should not require accessing for lighting 7 Turn gas control knob co...

Page 29: ...s 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 on Hold the con trol button again until burn...

Page 30: ...nlock the keypad on the hand held remote in the MANU or AUTO mode to prevent inadvertent operation i e children operating the hand held remote control etc The keypad is locked in either on or off Pres...

Page 31: ...es after installation to ensure proper installation and performance Figure 53 shows a typical flame pattern If burner flame pattern differs from that de scribed turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas...

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: ...proxi mately 25 in lbs see Figure 59 3 Install the identification label enclosed with the gas valve regulator to the valve body where it can easily be seen see Figure 59 Conversion Instructions Contin...

Page 34: ...arts page 38 for detail on ordering No substitutions maybemade SeeRemoving ReplacingGlassDoor page 25 for instructions for replacing glass door WARNING Do not operate fireplace with the glass door unl...

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

Page 36: ...maged 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 from lin...

Page 37: ...e 33 4 Locate and 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 prope...

Page 38: ...age for parts replaced under warranty Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized retailers of this product If they can not supply original replacement part s call DESA s Customer Service Department at 1...

Page 39: ...ouvers Only LTC36B Rolled Louver Trim Kit Brushed Brass LTC36P Rolled Louver Trim Kit Platinum WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT CONTROL KIT GWMT1 Not Shown Allows easy wall access for thermostatic operation of...

Page 40: ...www desatech com 118531 01A 40 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Fireplace Assembly for Model CD36TN 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: ...g 1 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 Assembl...

Page 42: ...www desatech com 118531 01A 42 Illustrated parts breakdown BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODEL CD36TN M 1 2 3 5 20 9 18 11 10 19 12 6 7 17 13 14 16 15 4 8...

Page 43: ...e LP 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...

Page 44: ...ter 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 beca...

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