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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT
SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Patent No. 7,219,456 B1
MODELS EL36L, EL36LD AND VE36LBHB
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING
AND USING APPLIANCE.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, an electrical shock or fire may result caus-
ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va-
pors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety .................................................................. 2 Cleaning .............................................................. 9 Listing Approvals ................................................. 3 Servicing .............................................................. 9 Product Dimensions ............................................ 3 Wiring Diagram .................................................. 14 Product Identification .............................
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SAFETY Continued 14. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking 18. Always disconnect power before perform- parts inside. Do not use it in areas where ing any cleaning, maintenance or reloca- gasoline, paint or flammable liquids or tion of heater. vapors are used or stored. 19. To prevent a possible fire, do not burn 15. Use this heater only as described in this wood or other materials in this heater. manual. Any other use not recommended 20. To prevent electric shock or fire, always by the manu
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Flame Control Control Remote Hide Ember Control Panel Backlight Door Control Heat Vents (Behind Door) Front Glass Heater FlameEmber Backlight Power Heater Magnetic Control Catch ON/OFF Power Button Log Set Figure 2 - Product Identification UNPACkINg AND TESTINg Carefully remove unit from box. Prior to per- WARNING: Do not operate manently installing unit, test to make sure unit operates properly. Unit does not come with a the unit if it is damaged or has power
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LOCATINg FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustible construc- CAUTION: Do not expose the tion are: heater to the elements (such as Top, Back and Sides of Recessed Cabinet 0" Min. rain, etc.) Drywall to Sides of Front Face 0" Min. Framing at Nailing Flanges 0" Min. Ceiling to Opening 36" Min. CAUTION: Wear gloves and Floor 0" Min. safety glasses for protection Front 36" Min. during installation and main- Perpendicular Side Wall 10" Min. tenanc
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INSTALLATION Continued WARNING - RISK OF FIRE! WARNING: Control panel Wiring to power source must not door on this heater cannot, in be pinched or against a sharp any way, be covered as it may edge. create a fire hazard. BUILT-IN INSTALLATION WARNING - RISK OF FIRE! Built-in installations require a framed enclo- To prevent a possible fire, do sure constructed of 2" x 4" or heavier lumber not block air intake or exhaust and sized in accordance with Figure 6. This allows unit to slide i
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INSTALLATION Continued A hearth extension is suggested for a more This fireplace should be con- pleasing appearance. The fireplace may be nected to a dedicated 15 amp raised on a wood or non-combustible platform supporting its entire width and depth and (120/60) or 20 amp (240/60), extending in front of the fireplace as long as circuit as other appliances may louvers are not obstructed. cause the circuit breaker to trip Note: When installing fireplace in cold cli- or fuse to blow when fi
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OPERATION Continued The heater is pre-set to the following control must remain within 20 feet (6 m) temperatures: of fireplace to be effective. HIGH will shut off when room reaches 4. When power switch is turned off, fireplace approximately 86° F (30° C). settings go back to default (see Figure 10). MEDIUM will shut off when room reaches approximately 79° F (26° C). HEATER Off Low Medium High LOW will shut off when room reaches FLAME Off Low Medium High approximately 72° F (22° C). N
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ACCESSORY INSTALLATION Continued Removing Bifold Glass Doors 2. Fully fold frame assembly and slide upper Bifold doors may be removed for replacing edge towards center of firebox opening or cleaning. until the guide pins are free of the frame rail (see Figure 11, page 8). 1. Partially open each door and press up on upper spring clip with a screw driver until outer top pivot pin is free of the clip. CLEANINg CLEANING BACK SCREEN (GLASS) WARNING: Always discon- 1. The glass is cleaned in the
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SERVICINg Continued 2. Open bi-fold doors (if equipped) and REPLACING SCREENS screens. 1. Open upper control panel door. Turn power switch off. 3. Remove screws securing each side of log 2. Open bi-fold doors (if equipped). to brackets (see Figure 13, page 9). 3. Remove 2 screws securing screen rods 4. Carefully remove log. (see Figure 14). 5. Remove screws from back corners and front of top panel (see Figure 15). Remove 4. Tilt rod down and remove from bracket. top panel and set aside. 5.
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SERVICINg Continued 7. Reattach wires to motor and LED drum. SCREEN GLASS Note: LED drum wires are polarity sensi- 1. In the event of glass breakage, vacuum all tive and must be connected correctly. remaining glass pieces with a shop vac. DO White wire plugs onto left terminal and red NOT VACUUM WHILE PIECES ARE HOT. wire plugs onto right terminal. Motor wires Replace glass only with replacement part can be connected to either terminal. specifically for this heater. Never substitute 8.
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SERVICINg Continued TRANSFORMER Blower 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Service Preparation, page 10. 2. Disconnect transformer wires from control board. 3. Remove 2 screws from firebox surround to remove transformer (see Figure 18). 4. Remove and discard transformer. Heater 5. Place new transformer against inside of firebox surround and replace screws removed in step 3. Figure 19 - Removing Heater from 6. Reconnect transformer wires to control Blower board (see Wiring Diagram, page 14).
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SERVICINg Continued 3. Squeeze top of standoffs to remove BACKLIGHT LED STRIP board. 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 under Service 4. Gently push new board onto standoffs. Preparation, page 10. 5. Connect wires to remote sensor board. 2. Disconnect wires from backlight LED strip. 6. Follow steps 8 through 13 under Service 3. Squeeze top of standoffs to remove back- Preparation, page 10. light LED strip and discard. SETTINGS CONTROL BOARD 4. Place new backlight LED strip onto stand- 1. Follow ste
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WIRINg DIA RAM g White Yellow THM TF1 SCB Remote Control Sensor (Infrared) Black White LED Backlight Strip LED Ember Strip Black White Cyan YLW YLW YLW WHT BRW Blue Gray WHT 14 www.desatech.com 122663-01D Junction Box Junction Box Voltage 120V AC Voltage 240V AC Note: White White Purple WARNING Purple Yellow Black Black Cover all unused YLW: Yellow Yellow Electrical Brown CYA: Cyan Brown wires with tape Outlet Dark Green BRW: Brown Dark Green Green Green Gray and install wire WHT: White Gray Blu
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TROUBLESHOOTINg WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fireplace turns off and will 1. Fireplace has overheated 1. Reset switch by turning not turn on and safety device has main power switch off and caused thermal switch to waiting 5 minutes then turn- disconnect or home circuit ing it back on or reset circuit breaker has opened breaker Flame is not moving 1. Loose wi
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REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. Usually, we will ask you to return the part to This will protect your warranty coverage for the factory. parts replaced under warranty. PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for call DESA Heating,
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ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessories from your 36" PERIMETER TRIM KITS local dealer. If they can not supply these PT36 - Black accessories, either contact your nearest PT36B - Brushed Brass Parts Central or call DESA Heating, LLC at PT36PB - Polished Brass 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also PT36P - Platinum write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. 36" BIFOLD GLASS DOOR KITS BD36 - Black BD36B - Brushed Brass BD36PB - Polished Brass BD36P - Platinum 122663-01
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PARTS MODEL EL36L, EL36LD, VE36LBHB 9 6 23 24 16 22 17 10 26 25 11 27 1 12 19 7 28 5 8 4 29 2 18 32 19 13 30 31 20 15 14 21 3 18 www.desatech.com 122663-01D
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PARTS MODELS EL36L, EL36LD, VE36LBHB This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 16 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 120929-01 Door Handles * 2 2 120929-02 LED Ember Strip 1 3 120929-03 Log Set 1 4 120929-04 Rear Glass (Screen) 1 5 120929-05 Flame Effect Mirror 1 6 120928-46 Heater/Blower Bracket 2 7 120928-44 Flame Effect Mirror Bracket 2 8 120927-16 Back Light Strip 1 9 120
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WARRANTY kEEP THIS WARRANTY Model (located on product or identification tag) _____________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. DESA HEATINg , LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty: DESA Heating, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the da
