Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VP325E(B) Desa
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MODELS P324E, VP324E, P325E(B) AND VP325E(B) NA TURAL GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY — Do not store or use gasoline or any other flam- mable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS : • Do not try to light any appliance.
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108794-01D 3 3 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com SAFETY INFORMATION UNPACKING 7. A hearth extension is not required with this appliance. If one is installed, it is for aesthetic purposes only and does not have to meet the standard requirements.
108794-01D 4 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com GAS RATING - NATURAL P324E, VP324E P325E(B), VP325E(B) Max. Input Rating: 15,000 Btu/Hr 25,000 Btu/Hr Manifold Pressure: 3.5 in. WC (.87 kPa) 3.5 in.
108794-01D 5 5 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SELECTING LOCATION Figure 1 - Appliance Dimensions PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS To determine the safest and most efficient location for your appli- ance, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: 1.
108794-01D 6 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles are: • T op of Spacers ........................................................... 0" min. • Back and Sides of Outer Surround .
108794-01D 7 7 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Framing PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Continued FRAMING 1. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated in Figures 7 and 8.
108794-01D 8 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com VENTING INST ALLA TION A B-type venting system must be connected to the appliance for venting to the outside of the building. The following section is provided as a guide to a standard B-type vent installation.
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108794-01D 10 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com GAS LINE HOOK-UP Figure 15 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Installation WARNING: Gas line hookup should be done by your gas supplier or a qualified service person.
108794-01D 11 11 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 16 - Routing Incoming Gas Line CAUTION: Do not kink flexible gas line.
108794-01D 12 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com EMBER AND PAN MATERIAL PLACEMENT 1. Open the bag(s) of vermiculite and fill the entire burner pan until the burner tube is completely covered (see Figure 20).
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108794-01D 14 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Note: Glass door may be heavy for some individuals. If this is the case, please request help from someone else. These B-vent fireplaces are approved for use with optional bi-fold glass doors (see Accessories , page 21).
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108794-01D 16 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Burner Ignitor/Sensor Figure 36 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Sensing Rod Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.
108794-01D 17 17 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or floating. Flames should go up through the middle of logset. Flames should not "spill" to the edges of the pan or sides of the logset.
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108794-01D 19 19 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are: 1.
108794-01D 20 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
108794-01D 21 21 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES AIR KIT - AK4 Optional kit helps offset the negative pressure often existing in today's tightly constructed homes.
108794-01D 22 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN P324E AND VP324E MODELS 33 43 41 15 19 6 7 24 14 30 26 29 50 14 12.
108794-01D 23 23 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ** Insulation Pan 1 2 * * Fireplace Top Assembly 1 3 *.
108794-01D 24 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN P325E(B) AND VP325E(B) MODELS 33 43 41 15 19 6 7 24 14 30 26 29 50.
108794-01D 25 25 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ** Insulation Pan 1 2 * * Fireplace Top Assembly 1 3 *.
108794-01D 26 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN LOG ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO.
108794-01D 27 27 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/F amily Room ❍ Office/Warehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outb uilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2.
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