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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
TM
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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NATURAL GAS
“TUDOR” MODEL (V)T32N, (V)T36N SERIES, CHDV32NR, CTDV36NR
PROPANE/LP GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T32P, (V)T36P SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
WARNING: Improper installation, ad-
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
justment, alteration, service, or mainte-
ing property damage, personal injury,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 28 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 29 LOCAL CODES ........................................................................... 3 REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................
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SAFETY INFORMATION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3 LOCAL CODES SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Continued Upper Louver 7. Do not modify this fireplace under any circumstances. Any Panel Flue Collar parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operat- ing fireplace. 8. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing, installing, or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, ser- vice, or repair this fireplace. Have fireplace inspected annu- Nailing ally by a qualifie
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PRODUCT FEATURES PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 4 Location and Space Requirements PRODUCT FEATURES These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your • Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installa- tions. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against direct-vent fireplace: any exterior surface on the back, sides, or top of your fireplace, • The venting system may be routed to the outside of your home except where standoff spacers are integrally attached
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 5 Clearances 5 Framing and Finishing PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: D B C Back, and sides 0"/mm Perpendicular walls 6" (152mm) A Floor 0"/mm Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067mm) Front 36" (914mm) E Top 0"/mm F Vent (See venting instructions for G Nailing Tabs specific venting clearances.) Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8" may be H flush with the top front of
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V G G V A D E V B L LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP 6 LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP N N H C I B Fixed V V Fixed Closed Openable Closed Openable F B V J G V X B B M A V K X TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET G GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA V X (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72 inches (1829mm) [*12 inches (305mm) minimum] minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened J = clearance to non-mechan
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 Installation Precautions 7 Installation Planning VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS NOTICE: Read these instructions completely be- fore attempting installation. • Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection • Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on roof tops These models are tested and approved for use with DESA Interna- • Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings tional (direct-vent) pipe components and
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning 8 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 2. Direct vent pipe sections and components are designed with Male special twist-lock connections. Slots Twist-Lock Procedure: The female ends of the pipes have Female locking lugs (indentations). These lugs will slide straight into Locking matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes. Push pipe Lugs sections together and twist one section clockwise approximately one-quarter turn until the
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 Installation Planning (Cont.) 9 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Combustible Exterior Wall: For vinyl siding, stucco, or wood exteriors, a siding standoff must be installed between the vent cap and exterior wall. The siding standoff prevents excessive Cut Siding Away heat from damaging the siding materials. Siding material must to Fit Standoff be cut to accommodate standoff. Bolt the vent cap to the stand- Standoff off. Apply non-hardening mastic ar
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) 10 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued WARNING: Never run vent downward as this may cause excessive temperatures which could cause a Minimum Pipe fire. Operation of improperly installed and main- Siding Standoff 1 Overlap 1 /4" tained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Screws Direct Vent GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Pipe Recommended Applications: Wall Firestop • Installation using c
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 Installation Planning (Cont.) 11 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vertical (V) Required 32" 36" Vertical Pipe Horizontal (H) (32"/36") CORNER AND ALTERNATE INSTALLATION 1 1 *40 /2" min. 43 /4" min. None 30" max. 1 1 51 /2" min. 54 /4" min. 1 ft. 48" max. Recommended Applications: 1 1 63 /2" min. 66 /4" min. 2 ft. 60" max. • Corner ground floor installation 1 1 75 /2" min. 78 /4" min. 3 ft. 84" max. 1 1 • Ground floor installation where pipe vents
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) 12 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90° ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal system using two 90° elbows. Venting with Two 90° Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H ) Horizontal (H ) + 1 1 Horizontal (H ) 45° Elbow 2 5' min. 2' max. 6' max. 6' min. 4' max. 12' max. 7' min. 6' max. 18' max. 8' min. 8' max. 20' max. 20' max. 8'
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 Installation for Vertical Termination 13 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 2. Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION reach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop. Be sure Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations. all pipe and elbow connections are fully twist-locked (see Fig- 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling ure 8,
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 14 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vertical Termination Configurations Venting with One 90° Elbow Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- cal termination. 5' min. 2' max. 6' min. 4' max. Venting with Two 90° Elbows 7' min. 6' max. Vertical (V) Horizontal (H ) + 8' min. 8' max. 1 Horizontal (H ) 20' max. 8' max. 2 45° Elbow 5' min. 2' max. Note:
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15 Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 15 High Altitude Installation VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your DESA International direct-vent fireplace has been CSA tested and approved for elevations from 0-2000 feet (USA) and elevations from 0-4500 feet (Canada) . When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the USA), you may need to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifi
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components 16 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Installing Optional Blower Accessories VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND DESA International Venting Accessories COMPONENTS Number Description DESA International Pipe & Vent Kits SC-47 Storm Collar - Galvanized Number Description WF-47 Wall Firestop - Galvanized RF-47-6 Roof Flashing - 0 to 6/12 Pitch - Galvanized P47-6 6" Section Coaxia
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 17 Installing Optional Blower Accessories (Cont.) 17 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer Switch Speed Control Bracket wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward. The blower Blower will fit inside the back opening and be held in position against Plug-In the back wall by the magnets (see Figure 25). 4. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter- minals on blower motor and that the screw
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessories (Cont.) 18 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued White Wire 3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer Power Cord wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward and the thermodisc Blue Wire Magnetic Thermal Strips positioned up near the fireplace bottom. The thermodisc must be Switch oriented near the fireplace bottom as shown in Figure 28 in order Air Flow Bracket to sense temperature and properly operate. The blo
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 19 Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location 19 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. LOCATION Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diam- WARNING: A qualified service person must con- eter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. nect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. If pipe is too small, undue loss
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply 20 Checking Gas Connections FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorro- CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY sive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a Installation Items Needed leak. Correct all leaks at once. 5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas sup- • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver ply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks. • sealant (r
