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    For more information, visit www .desatech.com DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANU AL NA TURAL GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T36ENA SERIES PROP ANE/LP GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T36EP A SERIES W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-      [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ............................................... 2 Local Codes......................................................... 4 Product Identication ........................................... 4 Product Features ................................................. 4[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued This replace must be installed by a qualied (cer - tied or licensed) service person. It has a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses a coaxial pipe (pipe within a pipe and having the same center) venting system. It brings in fresh air for combus - tion through the outer pipe a[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 4 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued 2. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply • do not try to light any appliance • do not touch any electrica l 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 can[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 5 Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations Flush with a wall Through exterior wall enclosed in a chase Corner installation • The blower requires electricity if installed and if you plan to install the blower at a later date, do not forget to wire the outlet at the bottom of the replace when framing. • The electron[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 6 PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Continued Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation C B A D E F G T op of Louver Opening 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 Wall Ref. Mantel Depth Ref. Mantel from T op of Louver Opening 1 14" A 16" 2 12" B[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 7 Figure 7 - Minimum Clearances for T ermination Cap LOCA TION OF TERMINA TION CAP Fixed Closed Op en ab le Fixed Closed 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,[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 8 VENT ING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: Read these instruc-                           -  These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (dire ct-ven t) pipe com[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 9 INST ALLA TION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent in - stallation: • Horizontal T ermination • V ertical T ermination Horizontal T ermination Installation IMPORTANT : Horizontal square terminations require only inner portion of wall restop. Hori - zon tal inst all atio ns using rou nd termi nat[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 10 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Continued W ARNING: Do not recess       6.  ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 1 1 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Figure 13 - T ypical Horizontal T ermination Cap Mounting with Additional Siding Standoff Installed Siding Standoff Screws High Wind T ermination Apply Mastic to Outside Edge of Standoff Exterior W all with Vinyl Siding 10" x 10" Framed Opening Maintain 1&quo[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 12 CORN ER AND AL TERNA TE INST ALL A TIO N Recommended Applications: • Corner ground oor installation • G ro un d  o or in st a l la ti on w he re pi p e v en ts ho ri zo n - ta lly th rou gh wal l ( ove r 12" horizontal pipe) • Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to terminatio[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 13 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Continued      Horizontal (H 1  Horizontal (H 1  Horizontal (H 2  5' min. 2' max. 6' max. 6' min. 4' max. 12' max. [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 14 INST ALLA TION FOR VERTICAL TERMINA TION Note: V ertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations. 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters or other framing will obstruct the venting system, consi der an offse t (see Figure 19) to avoid cut - ting loa[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 15 5. Pla ce the  ash in g o ver t he pi pe sec tio n( s) extendin g through the roof. Secure the base of the ashing to the roof and framing with roof - ing nails. Be sure roong materi al overlap s the top edge of the ashing as shown in Figure 19, page 14. There must be a 1" clearance from the vent pi[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 16 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Note : Install restrictor into inner collar of replace as shown.    V ertical (V 1   5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7&a[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 17   AND COMPONENTS      P47-6 6" Section Coaxial Pipe, Galvanized P47-12 12" Section Coaxial Pipe, Galvanized [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 18 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION  Use proper gas type for replace unit you are installing. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install replace. See retailer where you purchased the replace for proper replace according to your gas type or to purchase gas conversion[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 19 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 27 - Location of Wiring Diagram Decal (Model May V ary from Illustration) Wiring Diagram Decal 12" in Front of Burner 9. Check to make sure power cord is completely clear of blower wheel and there are no other foreign objects in blower wheel. Turn blower on and check f[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 20 1 1. Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring diagram decal on rebox bottom ap - proxima tely 12" in front of blower (see Figure 27, page 19).       ?[...]

  • Page 21

    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 21 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 31 - Gas Connection CSA Design-Certied Equipment Shutoff V alve with 1/8" NPT T ap* 3" Minimum Approved Flexible Gas Line Cap Pipe Nipple T ee Joint Sediment T rap/Drip Leg Natural - From Gas Meter (5.5" W .C. to 10.5" W .C. Pressure) * The CSA design[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 22 PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPL Y PIPING SYSTEM T est Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG  1. Dis conne ct rep lac e and i ts indiv idual equ ip - ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping sy st em . Pr es su res in exc es s of 1/ 2 ps ig (3. 5 kPa ) wil l dam age  repla ce ga s reg ul ato r[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 23 REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR                   ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 24        [...]

  • Page 25

    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 25 4. Place log #4 (right log) onto pin on right side of front log as shown in Figure 43. 5. Pl ace lo g #5 (base log) onto front left part of grate making sure notches t over prongs of grate. See Figure 44. 6. Place log #6 (left log) onto two pins on left side of back and front log. See Figure 44. 7. Pla ce lava r[...]

  • Page 26

    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 26 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Ember Material Figure 45 - Placing Ember Material on Burner 8. Pull ember material apart into pieces no larg er than a dime. Place these pieces loosely and spa rin gl y dir ec tly o nto e xp ose d sec ti on of front burner and along space between burner and grate prongs (see Figur[...]

  • Page 27

    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 27 STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER PV GND PV/MV TR MV TH IGN EV2 INCOMING MAIN GAS SUPPL Y EV1 GAS LINE TO BURNER 24V AC 120V AC INCOMING 120V AC (FUSE BOX OR BREAKER) OFF ON WALL SWITCH (NOT SUPPLIED) GREEN BLACK WHITE 120v , 60Hz, 0.7A ELECTRICAL RA TING: BLACK WHITE GREEN OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL Pilot Burner Pilot Gas Line W[...]

  • Page 28

    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 28 5. T u rn eq ui pme nt shu to ff val ve clo ck wis e to the OFF position (see Figure 48). Do not force. 6. W ait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the oor . Ifyousmell gas,STOP!Follow“B” int[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 29 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. T urnoffthewallswitch. 2. T urn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. 3. Open lower louver panel. 4. T u rn eq ui pme nt shu to ff val ve clo ck wis e to OFF . Do not force. 5. Close lower louver panel. OP[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 30 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE                [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 31 TROUBLESHOO TING      [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 32  Pilot will not stay lit No gas to burner, although wall switch and valve are set to the ON position Frequent pilot outage Fire plac e produc es a cl icki ng/t ick - ing noise just after burner is lit or shut off Slight smoke or odor during initi al operation Gas odor[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 33  Glass soots Remote does not function Dark residue on logs or inside of replace  1. Flame impingement on logs 2 . Debris around burner air mixer 1. Battery is not installed. Bat - tery power is low 1. Improper log placement[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 34 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN   ?[...]

  • Page 35

    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 35 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 38 of this manual.     DESCRIPTION    [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 36 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN     ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 37 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 38 of this manual.     DESCRIPTION   1 1 1 102 Screw #8-32 x 3/8 PPH Zinc 2 2 1 1 105 Screw #10 x 1/2[...]

  • Page 38

    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 38 REPLACEMENT P ARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty . P ARTS UNDER W ARRANTY Contact authorized retailers of this product. If they can not supply original replacement part(s), call DESA ’ s Customer Service Department at 1-866-67[...]

  • Page 39

    www .desatech.com 1 1 1251-01E 39 ACCESSORIES NOTICE: All accessories may     Pu rch ase th ese rep lace acce ss or ies from your loca l re tai ler . If the y can not supp ly thes e acc ess orie s, cal l DESA at 1-86 6-67 2-[...]

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    2701 Industrial Drive P .O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www .desatech.com NOT A UPC 1 1 1251-01 Rev . E 03/06 WARRANTY INFORMA TION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory . W e reserve the right to amend these specications at any time without notic[...]