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Desa CD42M-A manual

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  • Page 1

    CD32M (-1)(-2), CD36M (-A1)(-A2), CD42M-A FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 su[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 Models CD32M sereies, CD36M-A series and CD42M-A are heat circulating gravity direct-vent fireplaces with sealed combustion chamber. These fireplaces use millivolt gas control valve and millivolt ignition system. These fireplaces are convertible w[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 SELECTING LOCA TION To determine the safest and most efficient location for your fire- place, consider the following guidelines: 1. The location must allow for proper clearances (see Figure 1). 2. Consider a location where the firepace would not[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Continued VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES The final position of your fireplace depends on the location of the vent termination in relation to the clearances that must be observed as shown in Figure 5 on page 5. The ven[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 Fixed Closed Openable Fixed Closed Openable V V V V V V V V X X V X G G J F B B K N H I A N E L D B M A C B V V A G G B TERMINA TION CAP AIR SUPPL Y INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA (TERMINA TION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, po[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 VENTING INSTALLATION 1. Install elbow to fireplace collar adapter located on back of the unit at a 45° angle. Slide elbow over collar and twist to lock. Check to insure proper connection (see Figure 6). 2. Continue to install remainder of pipe fo[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 Figure 8 - Vertical Termination with Offset and Wall Strap Wall Strap Roof Flashing 45 ° Elbows Ceiling Firestop Roof Pitch Minimum Height Above Roof Flat - 7/12 1 ft. (30.48 cm) 7/12 - 8/12 1 1 / 2 ft. (45.72 cm) 8/12 - 9/12 2 ft (60.96 cm) 9/[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 INST ALLA TION Continued GAS LINE HOOK-UP WARNING: Gas line hook-up should be done by your gas supplier or a qualified service person. WARNING: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is OFF. An equipment shutoff valve has been included in t[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 INST ALLA TION Continued REMOVING GLASS PANEL CAUTION: Before you proceed, make sure your gas control valve is in the OFF position. 1. T o remove louvers, pull both spring latches (located in each end of louver) toward center of appliance at the[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 23 - Installing Log #1, Model CD42M-A Figure 24 - Installing Log #2, Model CD42M-A Figure 25 - Installing Log #3, Model CD42M-A Figure 26 - Installing Log #4, Model CD42M-A Figure 27 - Installing Log #5, Model CD42[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 INST ALLA TION Continued Lava Rock and Ember Material 1. For all models, place lava rock along sides and front of firebox bottom in areas that are visible. It is not necessary to use all lava rock provided. NOTICE: Do not put lava rock on or u[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 OPERATION GUIDELINES • When used for the first time, the fireplace may emit a slight odor for about 16 to 24 hours. This is normal and is due to the “curing” of the logs and the “burn-in” of internal paint and lu- bricant used in the ma[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 Figure 32 - Control Knob in Pilot Position Figure 33 - Pilot Thermocouple Pilot Burner Piezo Ignitor Thermopile O F F P I L O T O N L O H I P I L O T EA 16AI 7 TPTH TP TH Position Indicator Gas Control Knob HI/LO Knob TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIA[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 WARNING: The conversion kit must be installed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having juris- diction. If any information is these instru[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM Pilot will not stay lit Pilot lit but no flame on burner Frequent pilot outage POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Defective thermocouple 1. Remote or wires defective 2. Thermopile not generating sufficient milivoltage 3. Plugge[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 6 7 19 18 10 12 23 24 34 2 11 17 8 21-2 21-6 21-4 21-5 21-3 21-1 1 13 9 16 3 14 4 20 15 5 15 42 40 35 36 22 37 39 38 25 41 26 30 27 28 29 33 31 32 ILLUSTRA TED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS CD32M AND CD36M-A SERIES ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models CD3[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 KEY PART NUMBER NO. CD32M CD36M-A DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ** ** Firebox Assembly 1 2 ** ** Face Weldment 1 3 108892-01 108010-01 Door Assembly 1 4 108903-01 108011-01 Top Panel Assy Louver 1 5 108903-02 108011-02 Bottom Panel Assy Louver 1 6 ** ** [...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 ILLUSTRA TED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODEL CD42M-A 37 23 41 42 38 22 39 32 31 33 28 26 25 29 24 34 35 40 36 30 27 28 6 7 19 18 10 12 2 11 17 8 20 1 4 13 16 3 14 15 5 15 9 212 21-3 21-6 21-7 21-5 21-4 21-1 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model CD42M-A[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ** Firebox Assembly 1 2 ** Face Weldment 1 3 108328-01 Door Assembly 1 4 108331-01 Top Panel Assembly Louver 1 5 108331-03 Bottom Panel Assembly Louver 1 6 ** Fireplace Top 1 7 ** Fireplace Top Insulation[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 SPECIFICA TIONS CD32M CD36M-A CD42M-A Gas Rate (Natural) 16,000/23,000 Btu/hr 15,000/22,000 Btu/hr 25,000/35,000 Btu/hr Gas Rate (Propane/LP) 15,000/21,000 Btu/hr 14,000/20,000 Btu/hr 23,000/33,000 Btu/hr Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Manifold Press[...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 ACCESSOR Y AND REPLACEMENT P ARTS P/N 104506-20 P/N 104506-20 P/N 110994-01 (CD36M-A SERIES) P/N 108328-01 (CD42M-A) USED ON BLOWER ONLY P/N 00710 (OPTIONAL) REMOTE CONTROL KIT P/N 108892-01 (CD32M SERIES) GLASS DOOR ASSEMBLY ORIFICE #56 (LP) [...]

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    111916-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com NOT A UPC 111916-01 Rev. A 08/03 111916 01[...]