Desa DVFE34 Fireplace Installation, Check GAS Type, Installing Optional Blower Accessory

DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

NOTICE: This fireplace is in- tended for use as supplemental heat. Use this fireplace along with your primary heating system. Do not install this fireplace as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using fireplace. This will help circulate the heat through- out the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this fireplace as a heat source.

WARNING: A qualified installer or service person must install fire- place. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION: This fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These cur- rents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing fire- place next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities (such as to- bacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls.

Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or fram- ing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace, these

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 re- tailer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your gas type.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY

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

Attaching Thermal Switch to DA3610TA Thermostatically- Controlled Blower

When installing the DA3610TA thermo- statically-controlled blower accessory, you must first secure the thermal switch to the blower.

1.Remove the two hex head screws on the blower assembly as shown in Figure 28.

2.Place the green wire between the bot- tom hole on the thermal switch bracket and the bottom hole on the blower as- sembly. Insert one of the hex screws into all three pieces and tighten.

3.Insert the top screw through the ther- mal switch bracket and into the blower assembly. Tighten screw.

4.Connect the blue wire on the blower assembly to the right side of the ther- mal switch.

5.Connect the black wire to the left side of the thermal switch.

Installing GA3700/DA3610TA Blowers

IMPORTANT: For clarity, gas valve assem- bly and grate/burner assembly are not shown in Figures 29 through 32, page 17. They will, however, be in your fireplace when you are installing the blower. Also for clarity the firebox is shown with dotted lines.

1.Open lower louver panel or remove for easier access.

2.Place the blower against the lower rear wall of firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward. Align the holes in the top mounting tabs of blower with holes in wall of wrapper (see Figure 29, page 17). Using the two screws provided, mount blower and tighten screws securely.

Note: For DA3610TA, make sure the thermal switch is comfortably under the back of the firebox as shown in Figure 30, page 17.

3.Be sure to securely attach all wire ter- minals to terminals on blower motor (and thermal switch where applicable) and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight.

4.Remove screws securing the plate to the bottom of the firebox and set aside.

5.Place speed control against back of this plate and push the plastic control shaft through opening (see Figure 31, page 17).

6.While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until tight against the plate. Place control knob provided onto shaft (see Figure 31, page 17).

7.Replace plate containing switch and tighten screws securely.

spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing material. See framing details on page 4.

Place the fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible material if needed. Nail the side flanges to the framing to secure the unit in place. There are two floor brack- ets included with each unit. Use these as an alternative method of securing the fireplace.

IMPORTANT: Make sure fireplace is level before securing. If fireplace is not level it will not work properly.

Thermal Switch	White Wire
with Bracket	Blower Assembly

Black Wire

	Green Wire
Hex Head	Blue Wire
Screws

Figure 28 - Attaching Thermal Switch to DA3610TA Thermostatically-Controlled Blower Accessory

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