Desa (V)TC36PE SERIES, (V)TC36NE SERIES installation manual Fireplace Installation, Check GAS Type

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Fireplace

Installation

CHECK GAS TYPE

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 purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your gas type or to purchase gas conversion kit (see Accessories, page 35).

Installing optional blower accessories

NOTICE: If installing blower in an existing fireplace with gas connections, shut off gas sup- ply and disconnect heater from gas supply. Contact a qualified service person to do this.

WARNING: If there is a du- plex electrical outlet installed in the right side of the bottom of the fireplace base area, be sure that the electrical power to the outlet is turned off before proceeding with blower instal- lation. Failure to do this may result in serious injury.

Model BK Installation

Follow all instructions provided in the blower accessory kit.

1.Attach the power cord to the blower motor by firmly pushing the two female terminals at the end of the power cord onto the two spade ter- minals on the blower motor (see Figure 25).

2.Attach green ground wire from power cord to blower housing using screw provided (see Figure 25). Tighten screws securely.

3.Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward. The blower will fit inside the back opening and be held in position against the back wall by the magnets (see Figure 25).

4.Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight.

5.Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic control shaft forward through the round opening in the switch bracket (see Figure 26).

6.While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until it is tight against front panel. Place control knob pro- vided on shaft.

7.Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously turned off per the warning in column 1.

8.Plug in blower power cord.

a.If your firebox is installed as a free- standing unit with an accessory mantel, determine whether the power cord will exit the left side or the right side of the firebox. Route power cord through exit hole and plug the power cord into a wall receptacle near the firebox.

b.If your firebox installation is recessed and/or pre-wired, plug the power cord into the duplex outlet provided. Refer to your firebox owner’s manual for instruc- tions on wiring the duplex outlet.

Lower Firebox

Cavity

Side View

Blower Location

Spade

 

 

Magnetic

Terminals

 

Strips

Green

 

 

 

Ground

 

 

 

Wire

 

Screw Exhaust Port

 

 

Figure 25 - Blower Model BK

Switch

Speed Control Control Shaft

Bracket

 

 

 

Blower

 

 

 

Plug-In

 

 

 

Duplex Outlet

 

Locknut

(Located underneath

Control

firebox floor against

 

 

Knob

 

 

lower right outside wall)

Figure 26 - Attaching Speed Control to

Firebox

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Table of Contents Safety Information High traffic areas Product IdentificationLocation and space requirements Product FeaturesPre-Installation Preparation Local CodesVenting clearances Clearances42 1067 mm Front 36 914 mm Top of Standoffs Vent See ventingNoncombustible mantels at any height above Framing and finishingFireplace Termination CAP AIR Supply Inlet GAS Meter Location of Termination CapInstallation Precautions Venting Installation InstructionsInstallation Planning Installing Horizontal Vent Cap Noncombustible Exterior Round Termination Ground Floor InstallationRecommended Applications Corner ground floor installation Corner InstallationHorizontal System Installation Using TWO 90 Elbows Flat Ceiling Installation Installation for vertical terminationConnect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole Twist-lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe Vertical Venting High Altitude InstallationDesa 5/8 Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description Parts list for venting kits and componentsPlug in blower power cord Fireplace InstallationInstalling optional blower accessories Model BK InstallationBlower Model BKT Model BKT InstallationBlower Wiring Diagram Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace LocationInstallation Items Needed Propane/LP Supply TankExternal Regulator Vent Pointing Down Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyDisconnect fireplace and its individual equip Checking GAS ConnectionsTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPa Close equipment shutoff valve see FigureRemoving Glass Door Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsRemoving/Replacing Glass Door Removing Louver PanelsInstalling Brick liner Models BL36DASA and BL36DHASA Installing lava rock and glowing embersCleaning Glass Door Optional Remote control Installation model WRC Wall Switch InstallationClose top and bottom louvers Wiring Diagram To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance For your safety Read before lightingOperating Fireplace Lighting InstructionsOptional Remote Operation Operating optional blower accessoryPilot Assembly Inspecting BurnersLogs Cleaning MaintenanceGlass Door Pilot and burnersObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingVenting system Pilot will not stay lit Check wiring connectionAnd/or check ground wire to No gas to burner, although wall Wall switch wires defectiveStatement at top Gas leak. See WarningSpecifications Replacement PartsService Hints Technical ServiceAccessories Models TC36NE, VTC36NE, TC36PE and VTC36PE Illustrated Parts BreakdownParts List 19 18 Burner Pan Assembly Keep this Warranty Warranty InformationLimited Warranty DIRECT-VENT Fireplace