Desa (V)CD36RP Removing/Replacing Glass Door, Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections

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Fireplace

Installation

Continued

Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas

Connections

1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 52, page 28).

2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace.

3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.

4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas valve (see Figure 53 for propane/LP or Figure 54 for natural gas). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles form- ing show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

5. Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, page

31). Check all other internal joints for leaks.

6. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap- pliance, page 32 or 35 depending on model).

Removing/Replacing Glass

Door

CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part informa- tion see Replacement Parts, page 44.

CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass. Do not remove if glass is hot. Keep children and pets away from glass.

WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and un- plug fireplace. Let cool before re- moving glass door or louvers.

Removing Lower Louver Access Panel

1.Grasp the lower louver panel and pull up until the hanger brackets release from the door pins (see Figure 55).

2.Swing the louver panel out until it clears the fireplace opening.

3.Pull the entire panel out until the bottom tabs are free of the slot openings in the lower face frame.

Door Pin

Lower Louver

 

Access Panel

Hanger Bracket

Figure 55 - Removing Lower Louver

Access Panel

Removing Top Louver Trim Panel

1.Grasp the two hanger brackets at the bottom and pull up until the hanger brackets release from the door pins (see Figure 56).

2.Swing out the bracket ends until the upper panel tabs can be angled out of the slot open- ings in the upper face frame.

3.Pull the entire louver trim panel out of the face frame.

Panel Tabs

Top Louver

Trim Panel

Hanger

Bracket

Door Pin

Figure 56 - Removing Top Louver Trim

Panel

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Contents VCD36RN, VCD36RNE Natural GAS ModelsPROPANE/LP GAS ModelS PROPANE/LP GAS Models VCD36TN, VCD36TNETable of Contents Safety Information High traffic areas Product IdentificationPre-Installation Preparation Product FeaturesLocal Codes Location and space requirementsClearances Packaging and RemovalMantel Clearances Framing and finishingSide Clearances for Combustible Materials Termination CAP AIR Supply Inlet GAS Meter Location of Termination CapInstallation Precautions Venting Installation InstructionsLocation of the fireplace Installation PlanningFeet. Use wall straps for this purpose Twisting, bending, etcInstalling Siding Standoff Combustible Exterior Wall Wall Firestop Installing Inner Wall FirestopHorizontal Termination Venting InstallationSnorkel 45 and 30 Offset with Wall Strap Installation for vertical terminationTwist-lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe Flat Ceiling InstallationConnect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole Vertical Venting Vertical Termination Configurations for Rear VentHigh Wind Termination Vertical Termination Configurations for Top VentDesa 5/8 Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description Parts list for venting kits and componentsInstalling optional blower accessories Fireplace InstallationModel BK Installation Electrical Supply ConnectionBlower Model BK Plug in blower power cordPlug in blower power cord to duplex outlet Model BKT InstallationWiring Diagrams Attach the terminal wires to the battery. see Figure Installing Remote ReceiverInstalling and Activating the Remote Receiver Locate the two plastic mounting clips provided with the kitInstalling Gas Piping to Fireplace Location High Altitude installationImportant Fireplaces when factory equipped for use at high Installation Items NeededPropane/LP Supply TankExternal Regulator Vent Pointing Down Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPa Close equipment shutoff valve see FigureRemoving Lower Louver Access Panel Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsRemoving/Replacing Glass Door Removing Top Louver Trim PanelRemoving Glass Door Installing LOGS, lava rock and glowing embersOperating Fireplace Millivolt For your safety Read before lightingLighting Instructions Open the bag of ember materialsTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureOptional Hand-Held Remote OperationThermostat Series Model HRC200 Operating optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat Operating optional blower accessoryElectronic ingnition For your safety Read before lighting Pilot Optional Wireless Remote OperationIf you pilot assembly does not meet these require- ments Pilot assemblyInspecting Burners Burner Flame PatternPilot and burners Cleaning MaintenanceGlass Door Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingLogs Venting systemProblem could be caused by When ignitor button is pressedBurner orifice clogged Clean burner see Cleaning Is lit Turn on gas supply or openOr shut off Service person Remote does not function When burner is lit HI position when burner isTery is power is low Operation Processes and logs curing Hours of operationStatement above Electronic Ignition Statement at top Gas leak. See WarningService Hints Replacement PartsTechnical Service SpecificationsPROPANE/NATURAL GAS AccessoriesManual Blower KIT BK Thermostatically Controlled Blower KIT BKTIllustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List Illustrated parts breakdown Washer, Flat 7/8 ID x 2 OD x 1/8 Thick Illustrated Parts Breakdown CD36TNEV Limited Warranty DIRECT-VENT Fireplace Warranty InformationKeep this Warranty

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