Desa (V)K36EN SERIES Removing/Replacing Glass Door, Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections

Models: (V)K36EN SERIES (V)K36EP SERIES

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Fireplace Installation

Continued

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1.Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33).

2.Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace, or using compressed air.

3.Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 34 or 35). Apply noncor- rosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

Equipment

Shutoff Open

Valve

Closed

Figure 33 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Propane/LP Equipment

Supply Tank Shutoff

Valve

Gas Valve

Figure 34 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas

Fireplace

Equipment

Shutoff

Valve

Gas

Meter

Gas Valve

Figure 35 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace

Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections

1.Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33).

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 34 or 35). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

5.Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, page 22). Check all other internal joints for leaks.

6.Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 22).

Removing/Replacing Glass Door

CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a bro- ken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part information see Replacement Parts, page 27.

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 unplug fireplace. Let cool before removing glass door or louvers.

Removing Louver Panels

Remove the top and bottom louver panels by simultaneously pulling both top end spring latches towards the center of the appliance until they are disengaged from the locating holes (see Figure 36). Repeat for bottom spring latches and pull the louvers outward. To install or replace items removed, simply reverse the procedures above.

Spring Latch

Louver Panel

Figure 36 - Removing Louver Panel

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Desa (V)K36EN SERIES Removing/Replacing Glass Door, Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections, Removing Louver Panels