Desa GL36STEP, GL36STP User Manual
2-SIDED (SEE-THROUGH), VENTED DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
THE ASPEN
NATURAL GAS MODELS GL36ST AND GL36STE
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS GL36STP AND GL36STEP
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
— Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable
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.
• 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 gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation
and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL
CHECK LOCAL CODES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
SAVE THIS BOOK
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on
how to install and maintain your appliance, it also con
tains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or optional accessory items when needed.
Keep it with your other important papers.
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 3
Dimensions .......................................................... 4
Introduction .......................................................... 5
Selecting Location ............................................... 5
Fireplace Installation ........................................... 6
Operating Fireplace ........................................... 13
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 15
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Technical Service .............................................. 15
Specifications .................................................... 15
Wiring Diagrams ................................................ 16
Troubleshooting .................................................
Replacement Parts and Accessories .................
Limited 2-Year Warranty .......................
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product
cont a i n s and/ o r genera t e s
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate or service this fireplace.
Improper use of this fireplace
can cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosions,
electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
This fireplace is a vented product. This fireplace
will not produce any gas leakage into your home if
properly installed. This fireplace must be properly
installed by a qualified service person. If this unit is
not properly installed by a qualified service person,
gas leakage can occur.
Carbon Monoxide Poison ing: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with
headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these
signs, the fireplace may not have been installed
properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace
inspected and serviced by a qualified service
person. Some people are more affected by carbon
monoxide than others. These include pregnant
women, people with heart or lung disease or
anemia, those under the influence of alcohol and
those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless.
An odor-making agent is added to each of these
gases. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. How
ever, the odor added to these gases can fade. Gas
may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings.
Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to
safe and proper operation of this fireplace.
WARNING: Any change to
this fireplace or its controls can
be dangerous.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap
pliance is not convertible for use with other
gases.
2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/
LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate
propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent
performance problems, do not use propane/LP
fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
3. 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
neighborʼs phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions
• if you cannot reach you gas supplier, call the
fire department.
4. Never install the fireplace
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other
flammable objects are less than 42" from
the front, top or sides of the fireplace
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep
children and adults away from hot surfaces to
avoid burns or clothing ignition. 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 with fireplace.
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.
8. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing
or repairing. Only a qualified service person
should install, service or repair this fireplace.
Have fireplace inspected annually by a quali
fied service person.
9. You must keep control compartments, burn
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ers and circulating air passages clean. More
frequent cleaning may be needed due to ex
cessive lint and dust from carpeting, bedding
material, etc. Turn off the gas valve and pilot
light before cleaning fireplace.
10. Have venting system inspected annually by a
qualified service person. If needed, have vent
ing system cleaned or repaired. See
and Maintenance, page 15.
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Cleaning
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SAFETY INFORMATION
6" O.D.
36 1/2"
42 1/2"
20 1/2"
52 1/2"
24"
21 1/4"
42 1/2"
9 1/2"
19"
4 1/2"
12"
16"
9"
13"
5 1/2"
2 1/2"
6"(152 mm)
15 1/4"
37 1/2"
1 1/2"
8"(203 mm
)
7 1/2"
(2 1/2")
(483 mm)
(114 mm)
(64mm)
(406 mm)
(305 mm)
(330 mm)
(229 mm)
(140 mm)
(953 mm)
(38 mm)
(610 mm)
(927 mm)
(1080 mm)
(1334 mm
)
(521 mm
)
(191 mm)
(64 mm)
(540 mm) (387 mm)
(1080 mm)
(241 mm
)
(152 mm)
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
TOP
VIEW
Continued
11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of
combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapor and liquids. Do not run fireplace where these are used or stored. Do not
place items such as clothing or decorations on
or around fireplace.
12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn
paper or other objects.
13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper,
cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the
gas type indicated on fireplace nameplate.
14. This appliance, when installed, must be electri
cally grounded in accordance with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or
the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1
15. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air in any way. Provide adequate
clearances around air openings into the combus
tion chamber along with adequate accessibility
clearance for servicing and proper operation.
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DIMENSIONS
16. Do not install fireplace directly on carpeting,
vinyl tile or any combustible material other
than wood. The fireplace must set on a metal
or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the fireplace.
17. Do not use fireplace if any part has been ex
posed to or under water. Immediately call a
qualified service person to arrange for replace
ment of the unit.
18. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken.
19. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not approved for use
with this fireplace.
20. Prov id e adequate clearances arou nd air
openings.
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INTRODUCTION
Models GL36ST/P and GL36STE/EP are decorative gas appliances that use a millivolt gas control
and piezo pilot or an electronic gas control valve
with an electronic ignition system respectively.
These systems require a 6", B-type venting system
for operation.
The 6" B-type vent is not supplied by DESA.
For installation guidelines, check your B-vent
instructions.
This appliance complies with ANSI Z21.50B-1990
and CAM/CGA-2.22-M89 as a Vented Gas Ap
pliance and is listed and tested by the Omni Test
Laboratories.
WARNING: Installation of
this appliance should be done
by a qualified service person
well trained in the installation
of such appliances. You will
also need a building permit from
WARNING: This gas appliance must not be connected to
a chimney flue servicing a solid
fuel burning appliance.
Models GL36ST and GL36STE are smooth face
units for natural gas only. The GL36STP and
GL36STEP are smooth face units for propane/LP
gas only. To determine which type of gas your unit
is approved and tested for, check the rating plate on
the lift-out plate located inside the firebox under
the access panel.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before beginning the installation of your appliance, read these instructions through completely.
This DESA appliance and its approved compo
nents are safe when installed according to this
installation manual and are operated as recommended by DESA. Unless you use DESA approved
components tested for this appliance, YOU MAY
CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD!
The DESA warranty will be voided by and DESA dis
claims any responsibility for the following actions :
A) Modification of the appliance or any of the
components manufactured by DESA unless
otherwise permitted by DESA.
B) Use of any component part not approved by
DESA in combination with this appliance.
C) Installation and/or operation in a manner other
than instructed in this manual.
D) The burning of anything other than the type of
gas approved for use in this gas appliance.
This appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electri
cal Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987 and the CSA C22.1
Canadian Electrical Code for Canada.
The installation must conform with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the current
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54
or with the current CAN/CGA B149 Installation
Codes for Canada.
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your local Building and Safety
Commissioner before installing
this appliance; otherwise your
insurance company may not
cover this appliance.
NOTICE: This appliance is not
intended to be used as a primary
source of heat.
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efficient location
for your appliance, you must take into consideration the following guidelines:
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1. The location must allow for proper clearances
(see Clearances, page 6). Note: This decora
tive appliance is not designed for outdoor
installation.
2. The location should be in a place where drafts,
air conditioning ducts, windows or doors will
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not affect fireplace heat output.
3. A location that avoids the cutting of joists
or roof rafters will make installation easier.
Figure 2 shows a typical two-sided fireplace
installation.
IMPORTANT: All fireplace openings must be
located at least 3 feet from facing wall or com
bustible material.
Projected
Existing
Side
Wall
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4" From Opening to
Perpendicular Wall
Figure 2 - Typical Two-Sided Fireplace
Installation
Wall
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SELECTING LOCATION
1" (22 mm) Minimum
Clearance to Combustibles
1" (22 mm) Minimum
Clearance from Pipes
to Combustibles
4" (102 mm) Min. from the Perpendicular
Side Wall to the Fireplace Opening (Typ.)
6" O.D.
(152 mm)
19"
(483 mm)
11
3/8"
(289 mm)
22 3/4"
(578 mm)
22 1/4"
(565 mm)
35" (889 mm) Min.
to Effective Opening
to Ceiling
Doublewall
6" B-Vent
1" (25 mm) Min. Clearance
from Pipes to Combustibles
Do Not Pack Space
Between Spacer with
Any Type of Insulation
0" to
Floor
Note: Mantel clearances apply
to both sides of the applliacne.
Header
Drywall
Fireplace Top
12 1/4"
(Ref.)
6" (Ref.)
33°
12" Min.
7" Min.
to Effective
Opening
3" Nom.
1 1/2" Max.
Combustible
Materials
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In selecting a location, the following precautions
must be observed:
1. Do not connect this appliance to a chimney
system used for a solid fuel burning fire
place.
2. Install in an area providing ventilation and
adequate combustion air.
3. Due to high temperatures, do not locate this
appliance in high traffic areas or near furniture
and draperies.
4. Never obstruct the front opening of the appli
ance or the flow of combustion and ventilation
air. Keep control compartments accessible.
5. DO NOT locate in the vicinity where gasoline
or other flammable liquids may be stored. The
appliance area must be kept clear and free
from these combustible materials.
FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles are:
• Fireplace flanges to studs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Fireplace back/sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Fireplace spacers to framing . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Openings to perpendicular wall
• End glass to facing wall
. . . . . . . . . 4"
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12"
• Side glass to facing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Bottom of fireplace to floor or platform . . .
• “B” vent surfaces
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1"
• Top of fireplace opening to ceiling . . . . . .
See Figures 3 and 4.
0"
1"
0"
36"
0"
35"
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Figure 3 - Clearances from Top View
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Figure 4 - Clearances from Side View
MANTEL CLEARANCES
Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantels and other
combustible materials, should not be placed within
7" of the opening of this appliance (see Figure
5). Combustible material above the fireplace
projecting more than 1 1/2" from the applianceʼs
front face must not be less than 12" from the appliance opening.
CAUTION: Do not block
required air spaces with insulation or any other material. Do
not obstruct effective opening
of appliance with any type of
facing material.
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Figure 5 - Mantel Clearances
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