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Vanguard VE32L Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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  • Page 1

    ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com please read this manual before installing and using appliance. Warning: if the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, an electrical shock or fire may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. For your safety — do ...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 2 safety information table of contents safety information ............................................... 2 product specification ........................................... 3 installation ........................................................... 3 features and operatio...

  • Page 3: Product Specification

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 3 product specification ve32 = 15 5 / 8 " ve36 = 17" ve32 = 16 1 / 4 " ve36 = 17 5 / 8 " ve32 = 22 1 / 4 " ve36 = 24 1 / 4 " ve32 = 29 3 / 8 " ve36 = 35" ve32 = 7" ve36 = 8" ve32 = 6 1 / 2 " ve36 = 5 1 / 4 " ve32 = 18 3 / 8 " ve36 = 21" ve32 = 33 3 / 8 " ve36 = 37" ve32 =...

  • Page 4: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 4 installation clearances minimum clearances to combustible construc- tion are: • top, back and sides of recessed cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0" min. • drywall to sides of front face . . .0" min. • framing at nailing flanges . . . . . .0" min. • ceili...

  • Page 5: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 5 installation continued 5. Snap assembled trim kit onto shoulder screws around face to lock fireplace into mantel facing. 6. Attach mantel to base according to mantle instructions. Built-in installation built-in installations require a framed enclo- sure constructed of 2...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 6 electrical installation warning: any electrical re- wiring of this appliance must be done by a qualified electrician. This wiring must be done in ac- cordance with local codes and/or in the u.S.A. With the current, na- tional electrical code ansi/nfpa no 70 and in canad...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 7 installation continued lamps and lava rock before operating fireplace, lamp bulbs must be inspected and lava rock may be added if desired. 1. Lift log bed off hearth base to gain access to lamp fixtures (log bed is attached with contact magnets). 2. Turn on power to lig...

  • Page 8: Accessory

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 8 accessory installation optional glass doors models ve36l and ve32l will accept bifold glass doors that are fully operable or a fixed panel door that limits access to fireplace, (see accessories, page 23). Installing bifold glass doors follow these steps to install left ...

  • Page 9: Accessory

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 9 removing bifold glass doors bifold doors may be removed for replacing or cleaning. 1. Partially open each door and press up on upper spring clip with a screw driver until outer top pivot pin is free of the clip. 2. Fully fold frame assembly and slide upper edge towards ...

  • Page 10: Accessory

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 10 accessory installation continued 5. Insert brick panel, beveled edge first, through firebox opening. Tilt and angle top edge into brick retainer until beveled edge contacts imager and panel is flat against firebox (see figure 20). 6. Align hearth pan bracket over holes...

  • Page 11: Accessory

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 11 accessory installation continued 7. Remove blower/heater assembly with 4 screws from packaging. Blower is pre- wired for convenience. 8. Align blower assembly over hole pattern on blower mount and attach with 4 pan head screws provided (see figures 22 and 23). 9. With ...

  • Page 12: Accessory

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 12 accessory installation continued 15. Connect red heater wire to terminal marked 'l-4' on heater power switch (see figure 26 or 27. 16. Connect one end of black jumper lead, provided in kit, to power connection marked 'd' on terminal block and other end to switch termin...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 13 troubleshooting note: before troubleshooting system, make sure power to circuit from breaker or fuse panel is turned on. The three most common causes of a malfunctioning electric fireplace are: 1. Tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse. 2. Loose or burned out light bulb...

  • Page 14: Wiring Diagram

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 14 wiring diagram yellow lamp wht harness 4" blk heater power front harness to lamp circuit red lamp splice connection male connection female connection grn blk wht blk supply orange lamp fan motor flame projector - electrical diagram wht blk control panel - electrical di...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 15 maintenance warning: disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to re- duce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury. Warning: any electrical repairs or rewiring of this unit should be carried out by a licensed electrician in accor- dan...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 16 5. Rotate control door up into control com- partment and slide on end into side of compartment. 6. Tilt out one end first then pull remaining door assembly through opening. 7. Replace door, by starting with door upside down, pins up and facing unit. Follow step 5 in re...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 17 accessing imaging unit the imaging unit can be accessed from inside fireplace for servicing as follows: 1. Remove glass doors (if equipped). See optional glass doors, on page 8. 2. Remove screens, grate, hearth pan brack- ets and brick liners. See figure 33 and instruc...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 18 servicing fan blower to remove fan blower: 1. Follow instructions under accessing imag- ing unit, page 17. 2. Remove 3 light bulbs from lamp fixtures (see replacing light bulbs, page 15). 3. Disconnect two 1/4" blade connectors from posts on motor unit. 4. Remove 4 hex...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 19 8" 7" 3 1 / 2 " 1 1 / 2 " figure 38 - locating flame pennants flame cord flame pennant flame spacer maintenance continued note: flame pennant should not be twisted or tangled and should hang slightly loose to allow free movement. If cord is too short or pennant is torn...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 20 figure 39 - replacing fixtures (shown without firebox for clarity) screws and washers hanger screws reflective ribbon lamp fixture crimp connectors screws reflective ribbon cellophane tape base cover replacing lamp fixtures lamp fixtures may be replaced as follows: 1. ...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 21 maintenance continued 14. Center log bed over opening between viewing panel screen and grate. 15. Cover remaining hearth area with 1/4" of lava rock (provided), if desired. Cleaning viewing screen clean viewing screen with an alcohol based, nonabrasive, residue free cl...

  • Page 22: Technical Service

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 22 technical service you may have further questions about instal- lation, operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact desa’s technical service department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your firebox ready. You can also visit ...

  • Page 23: Accessories

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 23 accessories purchase these firebox accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call desa sales department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. Perimeter trim kits ...

  • Page 24

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 24 illustrated parts breakdown models ve32l, ve32lb, ve32lh, ve32lbh, ve36l, ve36lb, ve36lh and ve36lbh 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 28 29 31 30 30 32 32 33 34 34 35 36 37 38 39.

  • Page 25: Parts List

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 25 parts list this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 22 of this manual. Key no. Part no. Description qty. 1 111065-02 louver assembly (bottom) • • • • 1 111062-04 lou...

  • Page 26

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 26 illustrated parts breakdown imaging unit and control panel for models ve32l, ve32lb, ve32lh, ve32lbh, ve36l, ve36lb, ve36lh and ve36lbh 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 19 19 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 27 28 30 31 29 26 16 16 16 23 24 25 32 32 36 34 35 41 37 3...

  • Page 27: Parts List

    Www.Desatech.Com 115121-01b 27 key no. Part no. Description qty. 1 112734-01 flame power harness • • 1 2 112734-02 fan power harness • • 1 3 112469-01 lamp bulb (red) • • 1 4 112469-02 lamp bulb (yellow) • • 1 5 112469-03 lamp bulb (orange) • • 1 6 112725-01 lamp socket • • 3 7 112722-01 crossflow f...

  • Page 28: Warranty Information

    2701 industrial drive p.O. Box 90004 bowling green, ky 42102-9004 www.Desatech.Com 1-866-672-6040 115121-01 rev. B 11/06 not a upc warranty information keep this warranty always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. The only warranty applicable is our standard written...