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36" CORNER UNIT, B-VENT DECORATIVE GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
(V)GL36CL(E) Left Side
(V)GL36CR(E) Right Side
Corner, Natural Gas Corner, Natural Gas
(V)GL36CRP(E) Right Side (V)GL36CLP(E) Left Side
Corner, Propane/LP Corner, Propane/LP Gas
W ARNING: If the information in these instructions is
not followed exactly , a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
— Do not store or use gasoline
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ta BLe of Content S Safety Information ............................................... 2 Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 14 Dimensions .......................................................... 4 Technical Service............................................... 14 Introduction .......................................................... 5 Specifications .................................................... 15 Selecting Location ..............................................
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1. This appliance is only for use with the type SAFETy INFORMATION of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap- Continued pliance is not convertible for use with other gases. WARNING: This product con- 2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/ t a i n s a n d / o r g e n e r a t e s c h e m i c a l s LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate k n o w n t o t h e S t a t e o f C a l i f o r n i a propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent t o c a u s e
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16. Do not install fireplace directly on carpeting, SAFETy INFORMATION vinyl tile or any combustible material other Continued than wood. The fireplace must set on a metal 11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of or wood panel extending the full width and combustible materials, gasoline and other depth of the fireplace. flammable vapor and liquids. Do not run fire- 17. Do not use fireplace if any part has been ex- place where these are used or stored. Do not posed to or under water
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INTRODUCTION WARNING: Installation and Models (V)GL36CR(P)/CL(P) are decorative r e p a i r s h o u l d b e d o n e b y a q u a l i- gas fireplaces that use a millivolt gas control valve with millivolt ignition system. Models fi e d s e r v i c e p e r s o n . T h e a p p l i a n c e (V)GL36CR(P)E/CL(P)E use an electronic gas s h o u l d b e i n s p e c t e d b e f o r e u s e control valve with electronic ignition system. a n d a t l e a s t a n n u a
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SELECTING LOCATION 1" Min. Clearance Continued Doublewall from Pipes to Combustibles 6" B-Vent In selecting a location, the following precautions 35" Min. to Effective must be observed: Do Not Pack Space Opening Between Spacer with to Ceiling 1. Do not connect this appliance to a chimney Any Type of Insulation system used for a solid fuel burning fire- 7 63 / " 8 place. Minimum 2. Install in an area providing ventilation and adequate combustion air. 3. Due to high temperatures, do not l
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3 52 / " 4 Min. 41" FIREPLACE 1" Min. to Combustibles INSTALLATION Continued Nailing Flange FRAMING Construct framing using dimensions shown if Figures 6, 7 and 8. (Use the figure applicable to your application.) Figure 6 shows the framing dimensions prior to having the appliance in place. If installing on a platform, platform must be solid, Prepared Nails or Framing flat and fully supported (see Figure 7). Once the unit Screws has been fitted, bring studs in against nailing flanges lo
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T FIREPLACE CAUTION: Do not connect INSTALLATION t h e r e m o t e w a l l s w i t c h t o a Continued regular 120v power source! Gas OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT valve will be damaged beyond (MODEL AK-4) repair. The installation of an outside air kit should be completed during the rough framing of the fire- Connect 18 ga. wires from wall switch to gas control valve terminals marked TH and TPTH place due to the nature of it's location. Outside or to ignition module us
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E A A manual shutoff valve has been included in the FIREPLACE appliance’s gas supply system. You may consider INSTALLATION installing an extra gas shutoff valve outside the Continued appliance’s enclosure (check with local codes) where it can be accessed more conveniently with a This unit has been tested for installation at high key through a wall as shown in Figure 14. altitude in accordance with Canadian test stan- dard CAN/CGA-2.17. Higher altitudes affect the Route a 1/2" NPT gas line
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FIREPLACE Noncombustible INSTALLATION Facing Material Continued 2. Prepare incoming gas line and check with local codes regarding use of Teflon tape. Complete gas line installation by connecting incoming Do Not Block gas line with flexible gas line. Secure tightly Effective with wrench. Do not overtighten. Opening "L" Shaped Metal Support Noncombustible WARNING: All gas piping Facing Material and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed. Figu
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6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. OPERATING FIREPLACE Then smell for gas, including near the floor. MILLIVOLT MODELS If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information in column 1. If you don’t FOR YOUR SAFETY smell gas, go to the next step. READ BEFORE LIGHTING 7. Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position. WARNING: If you do not fol- 8. Push in control knob all the way and hold low these instructions exactly, in. Immediately light the pilot by pr
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E A OPERATING FIREPLACE LIGHTING Continued INSTRUCTIONS TO TURN OFF GAS NOTICE: During initial operation TO APPLIANCE of new heater , burning logs will 1. Turn off the wall switch. give off a paper-burning smell. 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance Orange flame will also be pres- if service is to be performed. ent. Open window to vent smell. 3. Remove control access panel. This will only last a few hours. 4. Push in gas control knob and turn clockwise to O
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INSPECTING BURNER CAUTION: Make certain ori- PILOT ASSEMBLY ADjUSTMENT fice is fully inside venturi tube’ s The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper air shutter and that air shutter is flame height. Alteration to factory settings may adjusted accordingly . have occurred during shipping. If this is the case, some minor readjustments may be necessary and should be done by a qualified technician. The pilot assembly is located behind the burner next to the rear refractory
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CLEANING AND WARNING: Do not operate MAINTENANCE a p p l i a n c e w i t h p a n e l ( s ) a n d When lit for the first time, the appliance may glass removed, cracked or bro- emit a slight odor for about 16 to 24 hours. This k e n . R e p l a c e m e n t o f p a n e l ( s ) is normal and is due to “curing” of logs and s h o u l d b e d o n e b y a l i c e n s e d a n d “burn in” of internal paints and lubricants used in manufacturing. qualified service pers
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MV TH PV/MV TR GND PV IGN O (V)GL36CRP , (V)GL36CRPE, (V)GL36CLP , SPECIFICATIONS (V)GL36CLPE (V)GL36CR, (V)GL36CRE, (V)GL36CL, • Maximum Input Rating at Altitudes: 0-2,000 ft. - (V)GL36CLE 42,000 Btu/hr., 2,000-4,000 ft. - 37,800 Btu/hr. • Maximum Input Rating at Altitudes: 0-2,000 ft. - • Manifold Pressure: 11.0 W.C. (2.74 kPa) 42,000 Btu/hr., 2,000-4,000 ft. - 37,800 Btu/hr. • Supply Pressure (in. of water): Minimum* - • Manifold Pressure: 3.5 W.C. (.87 kPa) 12.0" (2.89 kPa), Maximum -
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TROUBLEShOOTING MILLIVOLT SYSTEM Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON. 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot will not light 1. No gas supply or shutoff 1. Check to see if you have gas valve is OFF supply 2. Air in gas line 2. Hold regulator control valve in PILOT position for 2-3
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TROUBLEShOOTING ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON. 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Ignitor will not spark or burner 1. No gas supply or shutoff 1. Check to see if you have gas will not light valve is OFF supply 2. Air in gas line 2. Repeat lighting pr
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REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace replacement parts and BRUSHED BRASS CABINET STYLE accessories from your local dealer. If they can not DOOR KIT - DBBGL36C supply these parts, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 Right Panel Assembly - 22367 for referral information. You can also write to the Left Panel Assembly - 22368 address listed on the back page of this manual. End Panel Assembly - 22369 Before ordering, please have your appliance’s For use with all models. model na
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LIMITED WARRANTy DESA warrants this gas appliance to be free from the defects in material or workmanship at the time of manufacture. REMEDy AND EXCLUSIONS The coverage of this warranty is limited to all components of the gas appliance manufactured by DESA, with the exception of glass and refractory. The glass is warranted for 90 days. There will be no cost for replacement of glass within 90 days of installation, provided that breakage is due to heat from the appliance. We do not warranty break
