Desa L32, L36 L36, L42, L32, L36, L36, L42 manual

Sav e this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www .desatech.com W ARNING: 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[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 2 W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer , service agency or the gas supplier . W ARNING: [...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION W ARNING: This product con- ta in s and /o r gen er ate s c he mic als known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. IMPORT ANT : Read this owner’s manual carefully and compl etely b e f o r e t r y i n g t o a s s e m b l e , operate or service th[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 4 PRODUCT FEA TURES OPERA TION Th is fire bo x is des ig ned for us e wi th app ro ved A NSI Z21. 1 1.2 decora tive type unven ted room hea ters . (Phy sic al size limita tio ns appl y . Refer to minim um fireb ox req uire men ts supp lie d with lo g heat er .) It requ ire s no outsi de ventin g or c him ney makin g [...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS 32" MODELS 25 1 / 8 " 29 1 / 2 " 34 7 / 16 " 36 3 / 8 " Standoffs 22 1 / 2 " 4" 29 1 / 2 " 16 3 / 4 " 18 7 / 16 " 32 1 / 4 " 36 1 / 2 " 14 15 / 16 " 6 5 / 16 " 3 3 / 8 " 6" 8 15 / 16 " 9 3 / 4 " 12 1 / 4 [...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Continued Figure 2 - Firebox Dimensions (36" and 42" Models) 36" AND 42" MODELS Note: If only one dimension is shown, the dimension is the same for both 36" and 42" models. Firebox T op V iew Front V iew Right Side V iew Outside Air Kit Location (Optional) Left Si[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 7 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION W ARNING: This firebox shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight con- struction unless provisions are provided for adequate combus - tion and ventilation air . Read the following instructions to insure pro per f resh air for this and other fuel-bu rning ap pl[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 8 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION Continued 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x W idth x Height = ________ c u . f t . (volume of space) Example: Space size 22 ft. (length) x 18 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3168 cu. ft. (volume of space) If addit io nal venti latio n [...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 9 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Figure 4 - V entilation Air from Outdoors V entilation Air From Outdoors Prov ide extra fresh air by using ventilat ion grills or ducts. Y ou must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor . Connect these ite[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 10 B. Cl ea ra nc es fr om th e to p of th e fir eb ox op en in g to th e ce ilin g s ho ul d no t be l ess t ha n 42 inc hes . C. When the firebox is installed on carpeting or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the firebox should be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 1 1 INST ALLA TION Continued 1. Frame in rough openin g. The firebox fram- ing should be c onst ruct ed of 2 x 4 lumbe r or heav ier . Use di mens ions in T able 1 an d rou gh open ing layou t in Figure 7a. A djus t fram ing so th at fire box flus he s wi th fini sh ed wal l sur fa ce . If in sta llin g in a corn e[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 12 INST ALLING FIREBOX USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS W ARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install firebox. Follow all local codes. This firebox may be installed using a cabinet mantel accessory against a wall in your home. The firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed directly on the floor . A trim kit[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 13 INST ALLA TION Continued INST ALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORIES NOTICE: The firebox identifica- tion label (including model num- ber , serial number , clearances, etc.) is located in the right side screen pocket area on the front of the firebox. See Figure 25, page 15. NOTICE: If a log set is installed in the ?[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 14 2. Attach green ground wire from power cord to blower housing using screw provided (see Figure 14, page 13). Tighten screws securely with a phillips screwdriver . 3. P lace the blower against the lower rear wall of the fireb ox outer wrap per with the exha ust port directed upward. Depending on your model, you may [...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 15 INST ALLA TION Continued HARD-WIRING FIREBOX NOTICE: A qualified electrician must co nnect el ectri cal wirin g t o duplex outlet for built-in instal- lation. Follow all local codes. In absence of local codes fol- low The National Electric Code ANSI/NFP A 70. The “Hand y Box” with duplex outl et is prov ided in[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 16 INST ALLA TION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPL Y W ARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator . W ARNING: A qualified ser- vic e perso n must conn ect he ate r to gas supply . Follow all local codes. CAU TION: N ever co nnect propane/LP firep[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 17 T ee Cap Pipe Joint Nipple W e recommend that you install a sediment trap in supp ly line as shown in Figu res 21 and 22, depend - ing on your model . Locate sedi men t tra p where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater . Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is [...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 18 Propane/LP Supply T ank PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPL Y PIPING SYSTEM T est Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator . 2. Cap[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 19 INST ALLING LOGS (Models (V)L32HN, (V)L32LHN. (V)L32HP and (V)L32LHP W ARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury . CAUTION: After installa- tion and periodically there[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 20 Figure 30 - Installing Rear Log (#3) Figure 31 - Installing Crossover Log (#4) INST ALLING LOGS M od el s (V )L 3 6 (Z NR , LZ NR , Z PR , LZ PR ) a nd ( V) L4 2 ( ZN R, L ZN R , Z PR , LZ P R) W ARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically appr[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 21 Figure 33 - Installing T op Logs Figure 34 - Installing Front Logs Middle Log T op Left Log T op Right Log Left Front Log Right Front Log 4. Place top right log onto pins of middle log (see Figure 32, page 20). The bottom of the top log will rest on the middle log as shown in Figures 33 and 34. 5. Place top left log[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 22 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: • If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you op- era te heat er with do ors c los ed, heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace. • Y ou must operate this[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 23 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued V ARIABLE CONTROL OPERA TION The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame height desired, by sim - ply turning the control knob until that setting is attained. Even the lowest setting provides realistic flames and glowing embers from two burners. Selecting high[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 24 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING • If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you op - era te heat er with do ors c los ed, heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace. • Y ou must op era te th[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 25 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued 9. Sl igh tl y push in and tur n con tr ol knob co un- ter clockw ise to th e ON po siti on. 10. W ait o ne min ute and s witc h sele ctor swit ch to the ON positi on to light burn ers. Note: AUTO is only functional when using GWMT 1 o r GWMS 2 op tion al acce ssor ies. CAUTION: Do not[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 26 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued Figu re 41 - On/Off Hand-Held Remote Control Unit (GHRCB) Control Button T urns Burners On and Off THERMOST A T SERIES (MODEL GHRCTB) The hand-held remote can be operated using either the manual mode (MANU) or thermo- static mode (AUTO) (see Figur e 42). T o select Fahrenh eit/Centigra[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 27 INSPECTING B URNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- terns often. PILOT FLAME P A TTERN Fi gu re 43 sho ws a cor rect pil ot flame pat te rn . Fig ur e 44 sh ow s an inc orre ct pilo t flam e pat tern . The in cor - rect pi lot flame is not touch ing the therm ocou ple. Thi s will cause the ther [...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 28 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING: T urn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: Y ou must keep control areas, burners and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may need more frequent c[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 29 TROUBLESHOO TING W AR NIN G: T urn off and unp lug hea ter and let coo l bef or e ser vi ci ng . Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater . CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in or[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 30 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 . Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Safety interlock system has been triggered 4. Equipment shutof f valve not fully open 5 . Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool, caus - ing pilot flame to [...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 31 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2. Damaged burner 3. Gas regulator defective 1. Not enough air 2. Gas regulator defective 1. Res idue s from manu fact uring processes and logs curing 1. Turning control knob to HI position when burners are cold 2. Air in gas line 3. [...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 32 W ARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply . • 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. Fol- low the gas supplier ’ s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas [...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 33 Manually-Controlled Models (V)L32(HN, LHN, HP , LHP) (V)L36(EN, LEN, EP , LEP) Btu (V ariable) 16,000/27,000 20,000/33,000 T ype Gas Propane/LP - Natural Propane/LP - Natural Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 7.9" W .C. - 3.4" W .C. 7.9" W .C. - 3.4" W .C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) M[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 34 SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is T oo Low • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • heater will not produce specified heat • propane/LP gas supply may be low Y ou may feel your gas pressure is too low . If so, contact your local propane/LP or natural gas supplier . TECHNICAL SERVICE[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 35 ACCESSORIES NO TIC E: All acc es sor ies may n ot b e available for all fireplace models. Purcha se these firebox accessorie s from your local dealer . If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA ʼ s Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. Y ou can also write to the address listed on the back [...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 36 32 35 33 36 37 34 48 28 40 40 41 39 38 33 30 29 46 47 1 2 3 6 7 9 4 8 16 15 1 1 27 24 13 44 43 42 38 45 14 12 10 49 18 19 25 26 23 22 21 20 31 31 5 17 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN MANUAL MODELS L32HN, L32LHN, L32HP , L32LHP , VL32HN, VL32LHN, VL32HP AND VL32LHP[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 37 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. P ART NUMBER KEY L32HN L32HP L32LHN L32LHP NO. VL32HN VL32HP VL32LHN VL32LHP DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 108441-01 108441-01 108441-01 108441-01 Scree[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 38 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN MANUAL MODELS L36EN, L36LEN, L36EP , L36LEP , VL36EN, VL36LEN, VL36EP AND VL36LEP 27 45 47 37 35 32 36 41 41 29-1 29-2 41 29 30 34 33 31 41 39 46 34 40 44 1 2 3 4 8 1 1 12 13 14 20 23/24 22 19 21 18 17 15 50 49 10 51 53 52 5 48 9 7 6 16 25 26 43 42 46 28[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 39 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. P ART NUMBER KEY L36EN L36LEN L36EP L36LEP NO. VL36EN VL36LEN VL36EP VL36LEP DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 121 16 121 16 121 16 121 16 Screen 2 2 106691[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 40 27 35 40 32 34 34 51 42 34 41 50 31 43 38 39 37 33 41 25 1 2 3 4 8 1 1 12 13 14 20 23/24 22 19 21 18 17 15 48 47 10 49 5 46 9 34 29 36 28 30 45 44 7 6 16 26 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE-READY MODELS L36ZNR, L36LZNR, L36ZPR, L36LZPR, L42ZNR, L42LZNR, L42ZPR, L42LZPR, VL36ZNR, VL36LZNR, VL36ZPR, VL36LZPR, VL4[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 41 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. P ART NUMBER KEY (V)L36ZNR/PR (V)L42ZNR/PR NO. (V)L36LZNR/PR (V)L42LZNR/PR DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 121 16 121 16 Screen 2 2 106691-01 106691-01 Sc[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 42 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN AND P ARTS LIST LOG SETS FOR MODELS L36EN, L36LEN, L36EP , L36LEP , VL36EN, VL36LEN, VL36EP AND VL36LEP 5 4 3 2 1 KEY LOG NO. P ART NUMBERS DESCRIPTION QTY 1 1 10314-01 Front Left Log 1 2 1 10314-02 Front Right Log 1 3 1 10314-03 Middle Log 1 4 1 10314-04 Rear Log 1 5 1 10314-05 Crosso[...]

www .desatech.com 1 15254-01A 43 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN AND P ARTS LIST LOG SETS FOR MODELS L36ZNR, L36LZNR, L36ZPR, L36LZPR, VL36ZNR, VL36LZNR, VL36ZPR, VL36LZPR, L42ZNR, L42LZNR, L42ZPR, L42LZPR, VL42ZNR, L42LZNR, VL42ZPR AND VL42LZPR KEY LOG P ART NUMBERS NO. (V)L36 MODELS (V)L42 MODELS DESCRIPTION QTY 1 1 14984-01 1 14984-08 Middle Log [...]

LIMITED WARRANTY VENT -FREE FIREPLACE DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. T o make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale[...]