Desa T32N, T36N, T32P, T36P Owner's Operating And Installation Manual

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108661For more information, visit www.desatech.comFor more information, visit www.desatech.com4PRODUCT FEATURESThese are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy yourdirect-vent fireplace:• The venting system may be routed to the outside of your homein several ways. It may vent through the roof (vertical) or it mayvent to an outside/exterior wall (horizontal). The vent pipe in-stallation is very important to allow for proper operation. Youmust follow the venting instructions very carefully for eithervertical or horizontal applications.• This fireplace may be installed in any room of your house providedall local codes and these installation instructions are followed.• This fireplace does not require electricity to operate.• Only the blower requires electricity if installed and if you planto install the blower at a later date, do not forget to wire theoutlet at the bottom of the fireplace when framing.• A piezo ignitor and ceramic electrode create spark to ignite thepilot light. It does not require any matches, batteries or any othersources of ignition to light the pilot.• Each time you turn on your fireplace, you may notice someamount of condensation on the inside of the fireplace glass. Thisis normal and will disappear after 10-20 minutes of operation.• Your direct-vent gas fireplace system (fireplace and venting) is abalanced and sealed gas operating unit. It requires approximately10-20 minutes of operating time before the flame pattern stabilizes.PRE-INSTALLATIONPREPARATIONLOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTSDetermine the safest and most efficient location for your DESAInternational direct-vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wallstuds are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a locationwhere the heat output is not affected by drafts, air conditioningducts, windows or doors. Figure 2 shows some common locations.Be aware of all restrictions and precautions before deciding theexact location for your fireplace and termination cap.When deciding the location of your fireplace, follow these rules:• Do not connect this fireplace venting to a chimney flue servinga separate solid-fuel burning fireplace or appliance.• Due to high temperatures, do not locate this fireplace in high traf-fic areas, windy or drafty areas, or near furniture or draperies.• Proper clearances must be maintained.• If your fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, vinyltile, or any combustible material other than wood, it must beinstalled on a metal or wood panel extending the full width anddepth of the fireplace. See Figure 3.• Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installa-tions. Wall or framing material can be placed directly againstany exterior surface on the back, sides, or top of your fireplace,except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If stand-off spacers are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can beplaced directly against wall or framing material. See framingdetails on page 5.• If you plan on installing a television or entertainment center re-cessed above your fireplace, it is recommended that you main-tain a minimum 18" above top of louver opening.• When locating termination cap, it is important to observe theminimum clearances shown in Figure 7, page 6.• If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra framing by position-ing your fireplace against an already existing framing member.• Do not recess termination cap into a wall or siding.• You may paint the termination cap with 450ºF (232ºC) heat-resistant paint to coordinate with the exterior finish.• There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, garden sheds,fences, decks, or utility buildings within 24" from the front ofthe termination cap.• Do not locate termination cap where excessive snow or ice buildup may occur. Be sure to clear vent termination area after snowfalls to prevent accidental blockage of venting system. Whenusing snow blowers, do not direct snow towards vent termina-tion area.PRODUCT FEATURESPRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATIONLocation and Space RequirementsFireplace size D x FW x RW32" 16 5/ 8 " 34 3/ 8" 22 1/ 2"36" 21 1/ 8 " 41" 29"Figure 2 - Common Fireplace LocationsFlush with a wallThrough exterior wallenclosed in a chaseCornerinstallationFigure 3 - Fireplace Bottom DimensionsDRWFW