Desa CDV34PA manual

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    DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL NA TURAL GAS MODEL CDV34NA PROP ANE/LP GAS MODEL CDV34P A Save this manual for future reference. 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 ca[...]

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    2 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. 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. 2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any str[...]

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    3 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence to local codes, use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1 , also known as NFPA 54* (USA) or the current CAN/CGA-B149[.1 or .2] Installation Codes (Canada) . *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc[...]

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    4 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A Fireplace size D x FW x RW 34" 18 1 / 2 " 34 3 / 8 " 14" PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your Comfort Glow direct-vent fire- place. Make sure that rafters and wall studs a[...]

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    5 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL 29" 13" 12 5 / 8 " 34 3 / 8 " 35 1 / 16 " 58" 9 1 / 4 " 41" Nailing T abs PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Continued Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation LOCATION OF VENT TERMINATION When locating vent termination, it is impor- tant to observe the minimum clearances [...]

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    6 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A 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, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches [...]

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    7 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read all instruc- tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Fail- ure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of improperly in- stalled and maintained venting sys- tem could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. WARNING: Seal al[...]

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    8 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting will take. Note: The location of the horizontal vent termination on the exterior wall must meet all local and national building codes and must not be easily blocked or obstructed. Snorkel term[...]

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    9 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued (Framing Detail) 10" (254mm) 10" (254mm) 7 1 / 2 " (190mm) V ent Opening Combustible W all V ent Opening Noncombustible W all Figure 12 - Vent Opening Requirements Continued 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire- place. Set fireplace in front of it’ s perma- nent locatio[...]

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    10 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued UP UP Horizontal V enting V ertical (V) Horizontal (H) 37" min. 10" max. Figure 16 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Figure 17 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using One 90 ° Elbow Figure[...]

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    11 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued UP V enting with T wo 90 ° Elbows V ertical (V) Horizontal (H 1 ) Horizontal (H 1 ) + Horizontal (H 2 ) 5' min. 2' max. 6' max. 6' min. 4' max. 12' max. 7' min. 6' max. 18' max. 8' min. 8' min. 20' max. 20' max. 8' max.[...]

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    12 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A 4. Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole. Note: If an offset is needed to avoid obstructions, you must support the vent pipe every 3 feet. Use wall straps for this purpose (see Figure 21). Whenever possible, use 45 ° elbows instead of 90 ° elbows. The 45 °[...]

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    13 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Continued Figure 23 - Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Installation Non-hardening Mastic under all edges of support box before nailing Figure 24 - Installed Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 25 through 28 show four different configurations for vertical [...]

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    14 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A V er tical V enting V = 40' max. Figure 28 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued V enting with T wo 90 ° E lbo ws V ertical (V 1 ) Horizontal (H) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18&[...]

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    15 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL Number Description Comfort Glow Flexible Venting Simpson Dura-Vent GS 4" x 6 5 / 8 " Number Description Available from DESA International: CSD2040 Simpson Dura-Vent GS 30 ° Elbow (Qty 1) CSD2050 Simpson Dura-Vent GS 60 ° Elbow (Qty 1) Available from Simpson Dura-Vent Only: 902 7" x 48" Pipe 903 7&quo[...]

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    16 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY IMPORTANT : For clarity, gas valve assem- bly and grate/burner assembly are not shown in Figures 30 through 33, page 17. They will, however, be in your fireplace when you are installing the blower. Also for clarity the firebox is shown with [...]

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    17 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation. 10 . Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring diagram decal on the firebox bottom approximately 3" to the right of the blower speed control bracket (Figure 33). WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accord[...]

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    18 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A Figure 35 - Gas Connection * The A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your retailer. CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check you[...]

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    19 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damage fireplace gas regulator . 2. Cap of f open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve[...]

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    20 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 37). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve[...]

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    21 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 40 - Attaching Alkaline Battery to Receiver 9-Volt Alkaline Battery Receiver Terminal Wires Battery Clip REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR You must remove glass door to install op- tional brick liners, logs, lava rock, and em- ber material. CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with [...]

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    22 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER CD8037A WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and un- plug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner. This brick liner kit is optional. You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Accessories , page 31. CAUTION[...]

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    23 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: The glass door must be securely in place before running this fireplace. Do not run this fireplace if glass is missing or broken. FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued NOTICE: Do not put lava rock on burner or under burner. Placing lava rock on burner could cause performance problems. Each log is marked with a number[...]

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    24 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE OPERA TING FIREPLACE WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the p[...]

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    25 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL O F F P I L O T O N L O I H ON OFF REMOTE ON OFF OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Locate the blower controls by opening the lower louver panel on the fireplace. Blower controls are located on the left side of the switch bracket to the left just inside the louver panel. Both the GA3750 man[...]

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    26 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A PILOT AND BURNERS • Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete. • Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust, dirt, or lint. • Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush to remove excess dust, [...]

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    27 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 2. Ignitor cable pi[...]

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    28 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise just [...]

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    29 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot re[...]

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    30 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A SER VICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too 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) When Gas Quality Is Bad • pilot will not stay lit • bu[...]

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    31 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES CABINET MANTEL ACCESSORY WITH FIREPLACE PERIMETER BRASS TRIM GMC11F Series - Walnut Finished Hardwood Veneer GMC12U Series - Unfinished Hard- wood Veneer GMC13F Series - Medium Stained Oak Veneer Mantel features moldings, fluted sides, and medallion. Available in walnut finished or unfinished hardwood, ready t[...]

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    32 105982 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) CDV34NA, P A 47 1 2 3 4 6 6 35 5 5 5 1 1 (Included in Hardware Pack) 7 7 8 10 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 32 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31-1 31-4 31-2 31-3 33 32 32 34 46 36 37 39 38 42 40 41 6 44 43 45 ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN CDV34NA CDV34PA[...]

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    33 105982 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE CDV34NA CDV34PA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104445-01 Top Outer Casing-34" 1 2 105278-01 Outer Casing-34"[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the [...]