Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GL36STEP Desa
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Sav e this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www .desatech.com THE ASPEN NA TURAL GAS MODELS GL36ST AND GL36STE PROP ANE/LP GAS MODELS GL36STP AND GL36STEP 2- SID ED (S EE- THR .
www .desatech.com 55173-F 2 W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer , service agency or the gas supplier .
www .desatech.com 55173-F 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION W ARNING: This product c o n t a i n s a n d / o r g e n e r a t e s chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm.
www .desatech.com 55173-F 4 11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids. Do not run fire- place where these are used or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around fireplace.
www .desatech.com 55173-F 5 Figure 2 - T ypical T wo-Sided Fireplace Installation INTRODUCTION Models GL36ST/P and GL36STE/EP are decora- tive gas appliances that use a millivolt gas control and piezo pilot or an electronic gas control valve with an electronic ignition system respectively .
www .desatech.com 55173-F 6 Figure 3 - Clearances from T op V iew Figure 4 - Clearances from Side V iew MANTEL CLEARANCES W oodwork, such as wood trims, mantel s and other comb ustib le materia ls, should not be placed within 7" of the opening of this appliance (see Figure 5).
www .desatech.com 55173-F 7 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued FRAMING Construct framing using dimensions shown if Figures 6, 7 and 8. (Use the figure applicable to your application.) Figure 6 shows the framing dimensions prior to having the appliance in place.
www .desatech.com 55173-F 8 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT (MODEL AK-4) The installation of an outside air kit should be completed during the rough framing of the fire- place due to the nature of it's location. Outside combustion air is accessed through a vented crawl space.
www .desatech.com 55173-F 9 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued GAS SUPPL Y TESTING Note: This section is intended as a guide for quali- fied technicians installing gas to this appliance. CAUTION: Do not connect appliance before pressure test- ing gas piping.
www .desatech.com 55173-F 10 T o install: 1. Remove gas line cover plate from applianceʼ s outer surround at the location to be used. 2. Remove insulation from inside the gas line conduit sleeve. 3. Run gas line through sleeve. 4. Prepare incoming black iron gas line with T eflon tape or pipe joint compound.
www .desatech.com 55173-F 1 1 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued MANTELS Mantels, combustible or non-combustible, may be constructed as long as proper clearances are observed (see Figure 2, page 6 and Clearances , page 6). PILOT ASSEMBL Y ADJUSTMENT The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height.
www .desatech.com 55173-F 12 OPTIONAL GLASS DOOR Gl ass door s are op ti ona l wit h thi s gas app lian ce (s ee Repl ace ment Par ts a nd Access orie s , p age 19) . Installing Glass Door 1. Be sure top spring clip hole is aligned with hole in fireplace frame (see Figure 21).
www .desatech.com 55173-F 13 OPERA TING FIREPLACE MILLIV OL T MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life.
www .desatech.com 55173-F 14 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. T urn off the wall switch. 2. T urn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. 3. Remove control access panel. 4. Pus h in gas cont ro l knob and turn cloc kwi se to “OFF”.
www .desatech.com 55173-F 15 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING: Installation and repair should be done by a qual i- fied service person. The appli- anc e s hou ld be ins pec ted be for e each use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
www .desatech.com 55173-F 16 DO NOT CONNECT N.C.SW HEA T LIMIT SWITCH TH/TP TP TH WA LL SWITCH (SUPPLIED) TO 120V THERMOPILE PILOT IGNITOR O F F P I L O T O N PILOT SAFETY WIRE MAIN GAS INCOMING SUPPL Y MILLIVOL T WIRING DIAGRAM STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER EV2 SUPPL Y INCOMING MAIN GAS EV1 TO GAS LINE BURNER 24V AC N.
www .desatech.com 55173-F 17 TROUBLESHOO TING MILLIVOL T SYSTEM Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON. The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are: 1.
www .desatech.com 55173-F 18 TROUBLESHOO TING ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON.
www .desatech.com 55173-F 19 REPLACEMENT P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace replacement parts and accessories from your local dealer . If they can not supply these parts, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. Y ou can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
2701 Industrial Drive P .O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www .desatech.com 55173 Rev . F 09/05 LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY DESA wa rran ts th is g as a pplia nce to b e fre e fr om t he d efect s in mat erial or work mansh ip a t th e ti me of man ufac ture.
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