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    MODELS P324E, VP324E, P325E(B) AND VP325E(B) NA TURAL GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY — Do not store or use gasoline or any other flam- mable vapors or 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 buildi[...]

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    108794-01C 2 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMA TION ............................................................ 2 UNP ACKING ............................................................................... 3 INTRODUCTION ........................................[...]

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    108794-01C 3 3 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com SAFETY INFORMATION UNPACKING 7. A hearth extension is not required with this appliance. If one is installed, it is for aesthetic purposes only and does not have to meet the standard requirements. 8. T urn fireplace off and let cool before servic[...]

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    108794-01C 4 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com GAS RATING - NATURAL P324E, VP324E P325E(B), VP325E(B) Max. Input Rating: 15,000 Btu/Hr 25,000 Btu/Hr Manifold Pressure: 3.5 in. WC (.87 kPa) 3.5 in. WC (.87 kPa) Minimum Supply Pressure: 4.5 in. WC (1.12 kPa) 4.5 in. WC (1.12 kPa) Maximum Supply [...]

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    108794-01C 5 5 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SELECTING LOCATION Figure 1 - Appliance Dimensions PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS To determine the safest and most efficient location for your appli- ance, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: 1. The locatio[...]

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    108794-01C 6 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles are: • T op of Spacers ........................................................... 0" min. • Back and Sides of Outer Surround ............................ 0" min. • Drywall to Sides of [...]

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    108794-01C 7 7 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Framing PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Continued FRAMING 1. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated in Figures 7 and 8. Note: If a wall covering is used to line the enclosure, then all measurements must be from th[...]

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    108794-01C 8 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com VENTING INST ALLA TION A B-type venting system must be connected to the appliance for venting to the outside of the building. The following section is provided as a guide to a standard B-type vent installation. Standing codes requirements concerni[...]

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    108794-01C 9 9 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com CHECKING FOR PROPER VENTING After completing and checking the electrical, gas and vent connec- tions, follow the lighting instructions and allow the main burner to run for approximately 5 minutes. Hold a lighted match or cigarette near the top e[...]

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    108794-01C 10 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com GAS LINE HOOK-UP Figure 15 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Installation WARNING: Gas line hookup should be done by your gas supplier or a qualified service person. WARNING: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is OFF. Typical Exterior Wall Gas[...]

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    108794-01C 11 11 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 16 - Routing Incoming Gas Line CAUTION: Do not kink flexible gas line. 8 3 / 8 " 10 5 / 8 " 1/2" NPT Incoming Black Iron Gas Line Flexible Gas Line (1 Provided) Can Be Extended Out Either Side 7&q[...]

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    108794-01C 12 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com EMBER AND PAN MATERIAL PLACEMENT 1. Open the bag(s) of vermiculite and fill the entire burner pan until the burner tube is completely covered (see Figure 20). 2. Smooth the pan material just even with edges of the burner pan. 3. Remove the ember [...]

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    108794-01C 13 13 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com LOG PLACEMENT FOR P325E(B)/VP325E(B) MODLES 1. Place large back log (log 1) onto grate making sure notches rest over grate (see Figure 25). 2. Place log 2 onto front right side of grate. Gently insert peg on back of log 2 into hole on right fr[...]

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    108794-01C 14 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Note: Glass door may be heavy for some individuals. If this is the case, please request help from someone else. These B-vent fireplaces are approved for use with optional bi-fold glass doors (see Accessories , page 21). The glass doors may be ord[...]

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    108794-01C 15 15 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8. Close both doors until evenly joined at the middle and note the gap at the outer edges of the face. 9. Reopen one door at a time and retighten the upper and lower hold-down screws. 10. Repeat the process until both doors are evenly joined, [...]

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    108794-01C 16 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Burner Ignitor/Sensor Figure 36 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Sensing Rod Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT ASSEMBLY The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame. Alterations ma[...]

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    108794-01C 17 17 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or floating. Flames should go up through the middle of logset. Flames should not "spill" to the edges of the pan or sides of the logset. Figure 37 shows a typical flame p[...]

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    108794-01C 18 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com SERVICE HINTS TECHNICAL SERVICE WIRING DIAGRAM REPLACEMENT PARTS TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA’s Customer Service Depart- ment at 1-866-672-6040. When ca[...]

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    108794-01C 19 19 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are: 1. Loose wiring connections 2 . Construction debris clogging the pilot and/or gas control valve filter OBSERVED PROBLEM Ignitor will not spark or[...]

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    108794-01C 20 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING 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 suppl[...]

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    108794-01C 21 21 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES AIR KIT - AK4 Optional kit helps offset the negative pressure often existing in today's tightly constructed homes. REMOTE CONTROL KITS WRC - Standard On/Off Electronic Remote Control Kit PROPANE CONVERSION KITS PCBE-324 - Prop[...]

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    108794-01C 22 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN P324E AND VP324E MODELS 33 43 41 15 19 6 7 24 14 30 26 29 50 14 12 13 23 35 16 31 32 5 5 20 32 38 39 40 4 34 21 17 46 45 44 2 22 1 3 44 37 42 52 52 36 28 25 9 51 48 47 11 49 27 10 11 24-3 18 18 24-9 NG LP 24-8 24-8 2[...]

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    108794-01C 23 23 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ** Insulation Pan 1 2 * * Fireplace Top Assembly 1 3 ** Fireplace Surround 1 4 108425-01 Air Rod Retainer 1 5 108423-01 Panel Closure 2 6 ** Firebox Bottom 1 7 108410-01 Firebox Surround 1 8 108411-01 Air[...]

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    108794-01C 24 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN P325E(B) AND VP325E(B) MODELS 33 43 41 15 19 6 7 24 14 30 26 29 50 14 12 13 24-3 18 18 24-9 NG LP 24-8 24-8 24-4 24-9 24-12 24-10 24-1 1 24-6 24-2 24-5 24-1 24-7 23 10 36 9 36 35 16 31 32 5 5 20 32 38 39 40 4 34 21 1[...]

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    108794-01C 25 25 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ** Insulation Pan 1 2 * * Fireplace Top Assembly 1 3 ** Fireplace Surround 1 4 108425-01 Air Rod Retainer 1 5 108423-01 Panel Closure 2 6 ** Firebox Bottom 1 7 ** Firebox Surround 1 8 108411-01 Air Separa[...]

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    108794-01C 26 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN LOG ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. - 109100-02 Log Set 1 109421-01 Rear Log 1 2 109420-01 Front Right Log 1 3 108723-01 Front Left Log 1 4 108722-01 Top Y-Log 1 5 108720-01 Top Log 1 1 2 3 4 5 ILLUSTRA[...]

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    108794-01C 27 27 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/Family Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product be[...]

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    108794-01C 28 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required T APE T APE TM[...]

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    108794-01C 29 29 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]

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    108794-01C 30 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com LIMITED WARRANTY B-VENT 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[...]