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                        DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND 
INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS “TUDOR” MODELS (V)T32EN-A SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS “TUDOR” MODELS (V)T32EP-A SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
WARNING: Improper installation, 
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing 
adjustment, alteration, service or 
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
maintenance can cause injury or 
property damage. Refer to this 
FOR YOUR SAFETY manual for correct installation 
                    
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                        TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................25 SAFETY INFORMATION ..............................................................2 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................27 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ......................................................3 REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................29 LOCAL CODES ................................
                    
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                        SAFETY INFORMATION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3 LOCAL CODES SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Continued Upper Louver  Flue Collar Panel 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. Allow  surfaces to cool before touching. 6. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room  Nailing with fireplace. Flange 7. Do not modify this fireplace under 
                    
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                        PRODUCT FEATURES PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 4 Location and Space Requirements • Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance instal- PRODUCT FEATURES lations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against  These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your  any exterior surface on the back, sides or top of your fireplace,  direct-vent fireplace: except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff  spacers are attached to your fireplace, these spac
                    
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                        PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 5 Clearances 5 Framing and Finishing PRE-INSTALLATION  PREPARATION 3 5 10 D /8" 3 Continued 13 B / " C 8 39 /8" 1 28 A /2" CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: *Back and sides 0"/mm 7 Perpendicular walls 6" (152 mm) E 9 /8" 3 Floor 0"/mm 34 F /8" 5 Nailing Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067 mm) 34 G /8" Nailing Tabs Tabs Front 36" (914 mm) 1 54 /8" H Top  0"/mm Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation Vent (See 
                    
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                        V G G V A E D V B L LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP 6 LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP N N H C I B Fixed V V Fixed Closed O p e n a b l e Closed Openable B F V G V J X B B M A V K X V TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET G GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA X (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72 inches (182.9cm)   [*12 inches (30.5mc) minimum]  minimum] B =  clearance to window or door that may be opened J = clearance 
                    
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                        VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 Installation Precautions 7 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS VENTING INSTALLATION  • Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection INSTRUCTIONS • Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on roof tops NOTICE: Read these instructions completely before  • Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings attempting installation. The following actions will void the warranty on your venting  system: These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (d
                    
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                        VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning 8 VENTING INSTALLATION  INSTRUCTIONS Continued Male  Slots 2. Direct vent pipe sections and components are designed with  Female  special twist-lock connections. Locking Lugs  Twist-Lock Procedure: The female ends of the pipes have  locking lugs (indentations). These lugs will slide straight into  matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes. Push pipe  sections together and twist one section clockwise approxi- mately one-quarter turn 
                    
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                        VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 Installation Planning (Cont.) 9 Interior Wall  VENTING INSTALLATION  Surface INSTRUCTIONS Continued 7. Combustible Exterior Wall Only: Slide the wall firestop over  Wall  the vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap (see Firestop Figure 12). 8. Carefully move fireplace, with vent assembly attached, toward  Horizontal  wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination. The pipe Vent Pipe Vent Cap 1 overlap should be a minimum of 1 /4" (see Figur
                    
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                        VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) 10 CORNER INSTALLATION VENTING INSTALLATION  Recommended Applications: INSTRUCTIONS • Corner ground floor installation Continued • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall  (over 12" horizontal pipe) Horizontal Termination Configurations • Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to  Figures 14 through 18 show different configurations and alternatives  termination is possible for venting wit
                    
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                        VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 Installation Planning (Cont.) 11 VENTING INSTALLATION  INSTRUCTIONS Continued SNORKEL TERMINATION INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Installations requiring a vertical rise on building exterior • Any installation using snorkel termination to achieve one foot above ground Snorkel terminations are available for installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building. If installing snorkel termina- tion below grade, you must provide proper 
                    
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                        VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) 12 Installation for Vertical Termination VENTING INSTALLATION  INSTRUCTIONS Continued Venting with Two 90° Elbows   Horizontal (H ) +  1  Vertical (V) Horizontal (H ) 2  5' min. 6' max.  6' min. 12' max.  7' min. 18' max.  8' min. 20' max.  20' max. 20' max. 45° Elbow Figure 18 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Venting Using Two 90° Elbows with Termination at 90° with Fireplace INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Note: Ver
                    
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                        VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 13 7. Twist-lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe. VENTING INSTALLATION  Note: If the vent pipe passes through any occupied areas above the  INSTRUCTIONS first floor, including storage spaces and closets, you must enclose  Continued pipe. You may frame and sheetrock the enclosure with standard  construction material. Make sure and meet the minimum allow- Flat Ceiling Installation able clearances to co
                    
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                        VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 14 VENTING INSTALLATION  INSTRUCTIONS Continued Venting with One 90° Elbow  Vertical (V) Horizontal (H)  5' min. 2' max.  6' min. 4' max.  7' min. 6' max.  8' min. 8' max.  20' max. 8' max. Vertical Venting 45° Elbow Note: Install restrictor  into inner collar of  V = 40' max. fireplace as shown. Note: Install restrictor  into inner collar of  fireplace as shown. Figure 22 - Vertical Venting Configuration Using One 90° 
                    
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                        VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15 Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 15 High Altitude Installation Parts List for Venting Kits and Components PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS AND  VENTING INSTALLATION  COMPONENTS INSTRUCTIONS DESA (5"/8") Pipe & Vent Kits Continued Number Description P58-6 6" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION P58-12 12" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been tested and approved for  P58-24 24" Section D
                    
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                        FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Check Gas Type 16 Installing Optional Blower Accessory 5.  Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic  FIREPLACE INSTALLATION control shaft forward through the opening in the switch bracket  (see Figure 26). CHECK GAS TYPE 6.  While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut  Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If your  by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until it is  gas supply is not corr
                    
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                        FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 17 Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) 17 5.  Mount the speed control box against the mounting plate provided  FIREPLACE INSTALLATION in the lower fireplace cavity by placing the plastic control shaft  Continued forward through the round hole (see Figure 26, page 16). 6. While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock  Model BKT Installation nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until  Note:  When installing the BKT thermostatical
                    
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                        FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location 18 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION  CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel  Continued pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in  certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of  INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE  1/2" inside diameter or greater to allow proper gas  LOCATION volume to fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss  of volume will occur.  WARNING: A qualified service person must con- Installation must include 
                    
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                        FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 19 Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply 19 Checking Gas Connections 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncor- FIREPLACE INSTALLATION rosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show  Continued a leak. Correct all leaks at once. 5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply.  CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Check reconnected fittings for leaks.  Installation Items Needed Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 
                    
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                        FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) 20 Removing/Replacing Glass Door Removing Glass Door FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued If replacement of glass is necessary, the entire assembly, glass and  frame, must be replaced. If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape  the remaining fragments onto the frame.  Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections 1. Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right  1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33, page 19). and then dow