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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS “TUDOR” MODELS (V)T32N-A SERIES AND CGDV32NR
PROPANE/LP GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T32P-A SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed
WARNING: Improper instal-
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property dam-
lation, adjustment, altera-
age, personal injury or loss of life.
tion, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property
FOR YOUR SAFETY
damage. Refer to this manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................28 SAFETY INFORMATION ..............................................................2 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................29 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ......................................................3 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ........32 LOCAL CODES ...........................................................
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SAFETY INFORMATION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3 LOCAL CODES SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Continued Upper Louver Panel Flue Collar 5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing igni- tion. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching. 6. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace. Nailing Flange 7. Do not modify this fireplace under
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PRODUCT FEATURES 4 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Location and Space Requirements • Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance instal- PRODUCT FEATURES lations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your any exterior surface on the back, sides or top of your fireplace, direct-vent fireplace: except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace, these spac
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 5 Clearances 5 Framing and Finishing For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page PRE-INSTALLATION 37. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to PREPARATION Figure 6 for proper installation height. You can install noncombus- tible mantels at any height above the fireplace. Continued Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor! CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: *Back and sides 0
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V G G V A E D V B L LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP 6 LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP N N H C I B Fixed V V Fixed Closed O p e n a b l e Closed Openable B F V G V J X B B M A V K X V TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET G GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA X (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72 inches (182.9cm) [*12 inches (30.5mc) minimum] minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened J = clearance
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 Installation Precautions 7 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS VENTING INSTALLATION • Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection INSTRUCTIONS • Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on roof tops NOTICE: Read these instructions completely before • Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings attempting installation. The following actions will void the warranty on your venting system: These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (di
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning 8 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Female INSTALLATION PLANNING Locking Lugs There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: Male • Horizontal Termination Slots • Vertical Termination Horizontal Termination Installation I M P O R T A N T: Horizontal square terminations require only inner portion of wall firestop. Horizontal installations using round ter- Figure 8 - Vent Pipe Connections mination require exterior porti
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 Installation Planning (Cont.) 9 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cut Siding Away Continued to Fit Standoff Standoff WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into Wood Screw any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. 6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position the horizontal vent Vent Cap 1 cap in the center of the 8 /2" round hole and attach to the exterior wall with four wood screws provided. Before attach- Screws ing the vent cap to exterior wall, run a bea
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) 10 VENTING INSTALLATION WARNING: Never run vent downward as this may INSTRUCTIONS cause excessive temperatures which could cause a fire. Operation of improperly installed and maintained Continued venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. 9. Combustible Exterior Wall Only: Slide wall firestop against interior wall surface and attach with screws provided. See Figure 13 for horizontal termina
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 Installation Planning (Cont.) 11 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Required CORNER INSTALLATION Vertical (V) Vertical Pipe Horizontal (H) Recommended Applications: 3 *43 /4" min. None 30" max. 3 • Corner ground floor installation 53 /4" min. 1 ft. 48" max. 3 65 /4" min. 2 ft. 60" max. • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall 3 77 /4" min. 3 ft. 84" max. (over 12" horizontal pipe) 3 89 /4" min. 4 ft. 20' max. • Baseme
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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 re- quirements 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.
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 Installation for Vertical Termination 13 2. Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to VENTING INSTALLATION reach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop. Be sure all INSTRUCTIONS pipe and elbow connections are fully twist-locked (see Figure 8, page 8). Continued 3. Cut a hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point. INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION (Cover any exposed open vent pipes before cutting hole in roof.)
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 14 Venting with One 90° Elbow VENTING INSTALLATION Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) INSTRUCTIONS 5' min. 2' max. Continued 6' min. 4' max. 7' min. 6' max. Vertical Termination Configurations 8' min. 8' max. Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- 20' max. 8' max. cal termination. Note: Install 45° Elbow restrictor into inner collar of fireplace Venting with Two 90° Elbows as shown.
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15 Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 15 High Altitude Installation HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION VENTING INSTALLATION Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been tested and approved for INSTRUCTIONS elevations from 0-2000 feet (USA) and elevations from 0-4500 Continued 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 orifice to a smaller
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Parts List for Venting Kits and Components 16 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Installing Optional Blower Accessories VENTING INSTALLATION FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . CHECK GAS TYPE Continued Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace. See retailer where you PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS AND purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your gas type COMPONENT
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Variable Fan Switch Off On 110/115 Blower V.A.C. Black Black Motor White White Green FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 17 Installing Optional Blower Accessories (Cont.) 17 Model BKT Installation FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Note: When installing the BKT thermostatically-controlled blower, Continued you must first secure the thermal switch bracket to the blower if it 5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic has not already been factory installed. control shaft forward through the rou
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessories (Cont.) 18 Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION LOCATION Continued 5. Mount the speed control box against the mounting plate provided WARNING: A qualified service person must con- in the lower fireplace cavity by placing the plastic control shaft nect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. forward through the round hole (see Figure 26, page 17). 6. While supp
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 19 Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) 19 Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain 1. Open lower louver door panel by gently pulling forward. areas
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) 20 Installing Optional Wall Mount Switch - GWMS2 Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33). Continued 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP fireplace 5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas Check reconnected fittings for leaks. fireplace. 3. Make sure control knob of fir
