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    NA TURAL GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T36NA SERIES, CTDV36NRA PROP ANE/LP GAS “TUDOR” MODEL (V)T36P A SERIES FOR YOUR SAFETY WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch • Do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used. 2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing igni- tion. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Al- low surfaces to cool before touching. 6. Carefully super[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 PRODUCT FEA TURES These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your direct-vent fireplace: • The venting system may be routed to the outside of your home in several ways. It may vent through the roof (vertical) or it may vent to [...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 A B E F G H D C Nailing T abs CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: Back, and sides 0"/mm Perpendicular walls 6" (152mm) Floor 0"/mm Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067mm) Front 36&qu[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 Fixed Closed Openable Fixed Closed Openable V V V V V V V V X X V X G G J F B B K N H I A N E L D B M A C B V V A G G B TERMINA TION CAP AIR SUPPL Y INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA (TERMINA TION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porc[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (direct- vent) pipe components and terminations. The venting system must terminate on the outside of the structure and can not be attached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate soli[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 2. Direct vent pipe sections and components are designed with special twist-lock connections. T wist-Loc k Pr ocedure: The female ends of the pipes have locking lugs (indentations). These lugs will sli[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Continued VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) Figure 10 - Installing Horizontal Vent Cap (Noncombustible Exterior) Wood Screw Vent Cap Figure 11 - Installing Siding Standoff (Combus[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 V ertical (V) Horizontal (H) 32 " min. 17 " max. Horizontal High Wind Square Termination Wall Firestop 45 ° Elbow GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Installation using cabinet surrounds • Through the wall using r[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 Required V ertical (V) V ertical Pipe Horizontal (H) * 43 1 / 4 " min. None 30" max. 54 1 / 4 " min. 1 ft. 48" max. 66 1 / 4 " min. 2 ft. 60" max. 78 1 / 4 " min. 3 ft. 84" max. 90 1 / 4 " min. 4 ft[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 V enting with T w o 90 ° Elbows V ertical (V) Horizontal (H 1 ) + Horizontal (H 2 ) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max. 8' min. 20' max. 20' max. 20' max. Figure 18 - Horizontal Ter[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations. 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters, or other framing will obstruct the ventin[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- cal termination. V enting with T wo 90 ° Elbo w s V ertical (V) Horizontal (H 1 ) + Horizontal [...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Continued V ertical V enting V = 40' max. Figure 24 - Vertical Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run (Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown) Note: Install restrictor into inner collar of fir[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Continued PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS DESA Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description P47-6 6" Section Coaxial Pipe - Galvanized P47-12 12" Section Coaxial Pipe - Galvanized P47-24 24&quo[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 CAUTION: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation. 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 a[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessories (Cont.) Figure 29 - Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat-Controlled Models Blower Wiring Diagram CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regulator (supplied by installer) • piping (check l[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 Open FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Open lower louver door panel by gently [...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) Installing Optional Wall Mount Switch - GWMS2 Installing Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control - GHRC and GHRCT(A) Series Installing Remote Receive[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Removing/Replacing Glass Door Installing Optional Brick Liner Models BL36D(S) and BL36DH(S) REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door pa[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Brick Liner Models BL36D(S) and BL36DH(S) Installing Logs, Lava Rock and Glowing Embers Figure 43 - Installing Rear Brick Panel Figure 44 - Installing Left Side Bric[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Logs, Lava Rock and Glowing Embers (Cont.) FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued 3. Place log #3 (crossover log) onto the rear and front logs. Make sure it is seated properly on the smooth surface on the front log a[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 25 25 OPERA TING FIREPLACE WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lightin[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING FIREPLACE Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation O F F P I L O T O N L O I H ON OFF REMOTE ON OFF Blower Control Knob (Optional Accessory) Variable Control Knob Selector Switch in Remote Position Gas Control [...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27 27 OPERATING FIREPLACE Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation (Cont.) Operating Optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat Operating Optional Blower Accessory INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Assembly Burner Flame Pattern OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATIN[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 28 INSPECTING BURNERS Burner Flame Pattern (Cont.) CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Glass Door Pilot and Burners Logs Venting System PILOT AND BURNERS • Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete. • Burner and co[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a quali- fied service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a [...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 30 TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots F[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a ne[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN (V)T36NA, (V)T36NBA, (V)T36NRA, (V)T36NRBA (V)T36PA, (V)T36PBA, (V)T36PRA, (V)T36PRBA, CTDV36NRA ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN (V)T36NA, (V)T36NBA, (V)T36NRA, (V)T36NRBA, (V)T36PA, (V)T36PBA (V)T36PRA, (V)T36PRBA CTDV[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 33 33 VT36NBA, VT36NRBA (V)T36NA, (V)T36NRA T36NBA, T36NRBA VT36PBA, VT36PRBA (V)T36PA, (V)T36PRA T36PBA, T36PRBA CTDV36NRA DESCRIPTION QTY. ___ 110991-02 110991-01 Rear Refractory Brick Panel 1 ___ 110990-02 110990-01 Right Refractory Brick Panel 1[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 34 SPECIFICA TIONS CTDV36NRA (V)T36NA(R) (V)T36PA(R) Btu 15,400/22,000 Btu/hr 14,000/20,000 Btu/hr Gas Type Natural Propane/LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 5.5" w.c. 11.0&qu[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 35 35 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/F amily Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Gar age ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If y ou bought this product yourself , did you plan to purchase this type of produc[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 36 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required T APE T APE[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 37 37 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA’s Sales Department at 1-866-672[...]

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    111250-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 38 LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintaine[...]