Desa (V)T32EN - Manual (Page 19)

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
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REMOvING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR
CAUtION: Do not operate this fireplace with a bro-
ken glass door panel or without the glass door panel
securely in place. For replacement part information see
Replacement Parts, page 28.
CAUtION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while
handling or removing broken glass. Do not remove if
glass is hot. Keep children and pets away from glass.
WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off
and unplug fireplace. Let cool before removing glass
door or louvers.
Removing Louver Panels
Remove the top and bottom louver panels by simultaneously pulling
both top end spring latches towards the center of the appliance until
they are disengaged from the locating holes (see Figure 36). Repeat
for bottom spring latches and pull the louvers outward. To install or
replace items removed, simply reverse the procedures above.
Lock Unlock
Figure 36 - Removing Louver Panel
Louver Panel
Glass
Frame
Assembly
Screw
Figure 37 - Removing/Replacing Glass Door
Spring Latch
Hinge
Removing Glass Door
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.
1. Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right
and then down and forward to remove screen/rod assembly
from the firebox. Set assembly aside.
2. Lift up on latches to unlock. There are two on top of firebox and
two below firebox that hold glass door in place (see Figure 37).
3. While holding glass door to prevent it from falling and causing
injury, remove the five screws from the hinge located on the
left side of door frame assembly (see Figure 37).
4. Remount the new frame at the hinge with five new screws
before closing door. This will ensure seating of the gasket.
Latch
Cleaning Glass Door
See Cleaning and Maintenance on page 25.
INStALLING OPtIONAL BRICK LINER
MODELS bL32D, bL36D(S), bL36DH(S)
WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and
unplug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner.
This brick liner kit is optional. You may purchase brick liner from
your local retailer or see Accessories, page 29.
CAUtION: Always handle brick panels with two
hands. Do not force brick panels into place. Excessive
force will break brick panels.
1. Remove top and bottom louvers to allow access to door
latches.
2. Unlock door latches and open glass door. See steps 1 and 2 of
Removing/Replacing Glass Door.
3. If installing brick liner in new fireplace, go to step 4. If install-
ing brick liner in an existing fireplace, carefully remove logs,
lava rock, and ember material.
4. Remove three screws from deflector shield on the inside top
of firebox. Set shield and screws aside.
5. Close glass door frame. Lock latches by placing the bar under the
tab on door and pushing down and back on latch (see Figure 37).
6. Replace screen/rod assembly by reversing step 1.
7. Replace louvers by reversing procedure under Removing Lou-
ver Panels.