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Desa (V)JM50 SERIES Outdoor Fireplace User Manual

1. Bs i 1 l IR Fixed 1 Closed Fixed Openable Closed i a r v B S gt BS A M S i TERMINATION CAP A clearance above grade veranda porch deck or balcony 12 inches 30 5mc minimum B clearance to window or door that may be opened 12 inches 80 5cm minimum C clearance to permanently closed window minimum 12 inches 30 5cm recommended to prevent condensation on window D vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24 inches 61cm from the center line of the terminal 18 inches 45 7cm minimum E clearance to unventilated soffit 12 inches 30 5cm minimum clearance to outside corner see below clearance to inside corner see below not to be installed above a meter regulator assembly within 36 inches 91 4cm horizontally from the center line of the regulator 69 AIR SUPPLY INLET J zz RESTRICTED AREA TERMINATION PROHIBITED clearance to service regulator vent outlet 72 inches 182 9cm minimum clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other fireplace 12 inches 30 5cm minimum clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 72 inches 182 9cm
2. Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty We make no other warranty expressed or implied LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two 2 years from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized retailers of this product and or DESA who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caus
3. A 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 41 Repeat for bottom spring latches and pull the louvers outward To install or replace items removed simply reverse the procedures above Louver Panel OOP eu Spring Latch Figure 41 Removing Louver Panel FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Removing Replacing Glass Door Cont Installing Optional Brick Liner Models BL36D S and BL36DH S FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Removing Glass Doors 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 42 3 While holding glass door to prevent it from falling and caus ing injury remove the five screws from the hinge located on the left side of door frame assembly see Figure 42 4 Remount the new frame at the hinge with five
4. 15 2cm Noncombustible 2 5 1 MICO 111923 018 VENTING INSTALLATIO INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Read these instructions completely be fore attempting installation These models are tested and approved for use with DESA direct vent pipe components and terminations The venting system must terminate on the outside of the structure and can not be attached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance A direct vent appliance must have its own venting system DO NOT common vent this appliance These models are approved to be vented either horizontally through an outside wall or vertically through a roof or chase enclosure using the following guidelines When venting system terminates horizontally on an outside wall you must install a standoff if the termination cap is to be in stalled directly on a combustible finish such as vinyl wood stucco etc Never run the vent downward as this may cause excessive tem peratures which could cause a fire Vent pipe air space clearances to combustibles are 1 on all sides except on the horizontal sections which requires 2 clearance from the top of the pipe Where the termination cap penetrates a combustible wall 1 air space clearance is required Snorkel terminations are required when minimum clearance to grade cannot be met see Figure 16 on page 11 Have fireplace and selected vent components on hand to help determine the exac
5. etc Date Purchased Note Keep receipt for warranty verification Serial Number 2 7or9 digit number located on product or identification tag First Name Last Name Address City State Zip Country Home Phone E Mail Please answer the following questions to register your product with DESA 1 Where will the product be used O Living Family Room Office Warehouse O Utility Shed Outbuilding O Garage O Bedroom O Bathroom Other If you bought this product yourself did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store O Yes O No Who selected the product O Male O Female O Both 4 What is the population of your area O Under 10 000 O 10 000 to 25 000 O 25 000 to 50 000 O 50 000 to 100 000 100 000 to 250 000 Over 250 000 5 What is your primary source of heat O Propane LP Gas Fuel Oil O Wood O Natural Gas O Electric O Other 6 How was the product installed O Professional Installer O Self O Other 7 Cost of product excluding sales tax 8 Cost to install product 9 Type of store where product was purchased O Hardware O Propane Dealer O Natural Gas Utility Co O Home Center Builder s Supply O Fireplace or Hearth Shop O Farm Store O Other 10 What motivated you to buy this product O Sudden Cold Weather Replace Older Model O D I Y Home Project O Emergency Back Up Heat O Heater was on Sale Energy Savings High Efficiency Construction Project Other 11 How did you learn ab
6. firestop above framed hole Figure 20 Installing Firestop ation visit www desatech com VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination Cont VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti cal termination Venting with Two 90 Elbows E Vertical V Horizontal H Horizontal H e 5 min 2 max 6 min 4 max lt gt m o 20 max 8 max Note Install 45 Elbow restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as snown Hi Le Figure 21 Vertical Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows with Two Horizontal Runs Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown For more information visit www 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 8 45 Elbow Note Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown Figure 22 Vertical Venting Configuration Using One 90 Elbow Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max e 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max V 3 Note Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown V 45 Elbow Note Vertical V Vertical
7. minimum clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 inches 213 3cm minimum clearance under veranda porch deck 12 inches 30 5cm minimum clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24 inches 61cm above the highest point when it passes through the roof surface and any other obstruction within a horizontal distance of 18 inches 45 7cm GAS METER vent shall not terminate directly above a side walk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings only permitted if veranda porch deck or balconey is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor as specified in CAN CSA B149 1 or 2 Installation Codes 1991 for Canada and U S A Note Local codes or regulations may require different clearances Termination Clearances for Buildings with Combustible and Noncombustible Exteriors Recessed Location Inside Corner Outside Corner A 6 15 2cm Bj B 6 15 2cm Balcony with No Side Wall Balcony with Perpendicular Side Wall Combustible amp Noncombustible H 24 61cm J 20 50 8cm AAA 12 30 5cm minimum clearance C Maximum depth of 48 121 9cm for recessed location D Minimum width for back wall of recessed location Combustible 38 965mm Noncombustible 24 61cm E Clearance from corner in recessed location Combustible 6
8. permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local codes 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 unless a certified kit is used Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer Save this manual for future reference DESA TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION sass 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION eee teeter 3 LOCAL CODES tue pev AR ee 3 PRODUCT FEATURES asa 4 PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION 4 LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP 6 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION assesses 16 OPERATING FIREPLAQCE essen 23 INSPECTING BURNERS s assesses 26 SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS A WARNING This product contains and or generates 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 car
9. 109082 01 Heat Shield 111958 01 Log Set 111933 01 Left Base Log 111932 01 Right Base Log 111961 01 Left Front Log 111960 01 Right Front Log 111926 01 Right Rear Log 111929 01 Middle Crossover Log 111959 01 Left Rear Log 111930 01 Left Crossover Log 111962 01 Right Crossover Log See Below Left Refractory Brick Panel See Below Rear Refractory Brick Panel See Below Right Refractory Brick Panel 108719 01 Screen Rod 12105 Screen 11418 Push On Nut 14123 Strain Relief 21171 Gas Knock Out Cover 24353 Handy Box Assembly 24460 Gas Conduit Assembly 111956 01 Burner Assembly Natural Gas See pages 34 and 35 111956 02 Burner Assembly Propane LP Gas PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN Lava Rock Bag Assy Notice Label Vent Label kk E DACT ORE TRE Part not available for field replacement REFRACTORY BRICK PANELS VK36N VK36NH VK36P VK36PH DESCRIPTION QTY 110989 02 110989 01 111215 02 111215 01 Left Refractory Brick Panel 110991 02 110991 01 111217 02 111217 01 Rear Refractory Brick Panel 110990 02 110990 01 111216 02 111216 01 Right Refractory Brick Panel Por odo information visit www desatech com 111923 01B DESA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models V K36N V K36NH V K36P V K36PH ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS V K36N V K36NH V K36P V K
10. V 40 max Figure 23 Vertical Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown 5 com 111923 01 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination Cont High Altitude Installation VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued E gt Vertical Venting V 40 max Note Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown Figure 24 Vertical Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown Por more dios 111923 01B ation visit www desatech com HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your DESA direct vent fireplace has been tested and approved for elevations from 0 2000 feet USA and elevations from 0 4500 feet Canada When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet in the USA you may need to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size Reduce input 4 for each 1000 feet above sea level Check with your local gas company for proper orifice size identification When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 4500 feet in Canada check with local authorities Consult your local gas company to help determine the proper orifice for your location For assistance with any high altitude installation contact DESA s Customer Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 DESA VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Parts Lists
11. call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Donot use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service techni cian to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING wstaucTions STOP Read the safety information above Open lower louver panel Turn off all electric power to the fireplace Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF 5 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Fol low B in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step 6 The pilot is located by the main burner and should not re quire accessing for lighting 7 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise y to PILOT 8 Push in gas control knob all the way and hold Immedi ately light the pilot by repeatedly depressing the piezo spark ignitor until a flame appears Continue to hold for about one 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release gas control knob and it will pop back Pilot should remain lit If it goes out repeat steps 5 through 8 If gas control knob does not pop up when released stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas control knob to O
12. combustible material other than wood it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace See Figure 3 For more information visit Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installa tions Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the back sides or top of your fireplace except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If stand off spacers are attached to your fireplace these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing material See framing details on page 5 e f you plan on installing a television or entertainment center re cessed above your fireplace it is recommended that you main tain a minimum 18 above top of louver opening When locating termination cap it is important to observe the minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 page 6 frecessing into a wall you can avoid extra framing by position ing your fireplace against an already existing framing member Do not recess termination cap into a wall or siding You may paint the termination cap with 450 F 232 C heat resistant paint to coordinate with the exterior finish There must not be any obstruction such as bushes garden sheds fences decks or utility buildings within 24 from the front of the termination cap Do not locate termination cap where excessive snow or ice build up may occur Be sure to clear vent termina
13. for Venting Kits and Components FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Installing Optional Blower Accessories VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS DESA 5 8 Pipe amp Vent Kits Number Description P58 6 6 Section Double Wall Pipe Galvanized P58 12 12 Section Double Wall Pipe Galvanized P58 24 24 Section Double Wall Pipe Galvanized P58 36 36 Section Double Wall Pipe Galvanized P58 48 48 Section Double Wall Pipe Galvanized PA58 712 Adjustable 7 12 Section Double Wall Pipe Galva nized FPA58 6 6 Duravent Collar to FMI Pipe Adaptor 6 Collar Pipe Section DPA58 6 6 FMICollarto Pipe Duravent Adaptor 6 Collar Pipe Section E58 45 45 Elbow Galvanized E58 90 90 Elbow Galvanized FSE58 45 45 Starter Elbow Galvanized Duravent Collar to FMI Pipe DSE58 45 45 deg Starter Eloow Galvanized FMI Collar to Duravent Pipe VKG 58 Ground Floor Vent Kit VKB 58 Basement Vent Kit VKS 58 Snorkel Vent Kit VKR 58 Roof Vent Kit VKC 58 Corner Vent Kit HTK Horizontal Round Termination Kit HT 58 Horizontal Round Termination Galvanized HTS 58 Horizontal Square Termination Galvanized VT 58 Vertical Round Termination Galvanized ST 58 14 14 Snorkel Termination Galvanized ST 58 36 36 Snorkel Termination Galvanized SC 58 Storm Collar Galvanized WF 58 Wall Firestop Galvanized RF 58 6 Roof Flashing 0 to 6 12 Pitch Galvanized RF 58 12 Roof
14. for horizontal termination details 10 Place fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible ma terial if needed Nail or screw side flanges to framing to secure unit in place IMPORTANT Make sure fireplace is level before securing If fireplace is not level it will not work properly Minimum Pipe Overlap 11 4 Siding Standoff Screws Direct Vent Pipe Wall DRE Firestop 7 ER E E Eq 7 ps Maintain 1 MP op Minimum Air B Space Around High Wind Termination Outer Pipe When Penetrating a Wall Apply Mastic to Outside Edge of 3 3 10 3 4 x 10 3 4 Standoff Framed Opening Exterior Wall with Vinyl Siding Figure 13 Typical Horizontal Termination Cap Mounting with Additional Siding Standoff Installed Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 14 through 18 show different configurations and alternatives for venting with horizontal termination Each figure includes a chart with critical minimum and maximum dimensions which MUST be met IMPORTANT Remember that a horizontal run of venting must have a 1 4 rise for every 12 of run toward the termination NOTICE Do not seal termination cap to vent pipe Cap must be removable for vent inspection and maintenance 4 WARNING Never run vent downward as this may cause excessive temperatures which could cause a fire Operation of improperly installed and main tained venting syste
15. max 66 1 2 min 2 ft 60 max 78 1 2 min 3 ft 84 max 90 1 2 min 4 ft 20 max Ground Floor Corner Venting Not to Exceed ink Figure 15 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Corner Installation Using One 90 Elbow 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 termination below grade you must provide proper drainage to prevent water from entering snorkel termination see Figure 16 Do not back fill around snorkel termination Snorkel Termination I 12 Minimum I Figure 16 Snorkel Termination Config
16. new screws before closing door This will ensure seating of the gasket 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 42 6 Replace screen rod assembly by reversing step 1 7 Replace louvers by reversing procedure under Removing Louver Panels page 21 Cleaning Glass Door See Cleaning and Maintenance on page 27 E SN Latch Unlock Lock Glass Frame Assembly Figure 42 Removing Replacing Glass Door INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS BL36DA SA AND BL36DHA SA A WARNING If fireplace has been running turn off unit Let cool before installing brick liner You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Accessories page 36 A CAUTION Always handle brick panels with two hands Do not force brick panels into place Exces sive 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 Removing Re placing Glass Door steps 1 and 2 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 Install rear brick panel first Rest bottom edge of panel on back edge of b
17. opening thelower louver panel on the fireplace Blower controls are located on the left side of the switch bracket to the left just inside the louver panel The BK manual blower and the BKT thermostatically con trolled blower have an ON setting and an OFF setting The blower will only run when the switch is in the ON position In the OFF position the blower will not operate Note for Only If you are using BKT blower with optional thermostat wall mounted or remote control for the fireplace your fireplace and blower will not turn on and off at the same time The fireplace may run for several minutes before the blower turns on After the heater modulates to the pilot position theblower will continue to run The blower willshut off after the firebox temperature decreases The blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace Periodically check the louvers of the firebox and remove any dust dirt or other obstructions that will hinder the flow of air For more information visit ww INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT ASSEMBLY The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling Call a qualified service person to readjust the pilot if necessary The height of the thermopile must be 3 8 to 1 2 above the pilot flame as shown in Figure 54 The thermocouple must be at a height of about 1 8 above t
18. provided see Figure 25 Tighten screws securely 3 Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward The blower will fit inside the back opening and be held in position against the back wall by the magnets see Figure 25 4 certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter minals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight Blower Location Lower Firebox Cavity 1 Side View Spade Magnetic Strips Green Ground Wire SL Figure 25 Blower Model BK desavechy com 111923 01B FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessories Cont FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 5 Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic control shaft forward through the round opening in the switch bracket see Figure 26 6 While supporting speed control secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until it is tight against front panel Place control knob provided on shaft 7 Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously turned off per the warning in column 2 page 16 8 Plugin blower power cord a If your firebox is installed as a freestanding unit with an accessory mantel determine whether the power cord will exit the left side or the right side of the firebox Route power cord through exit hole and plug th
19. 2 Vacuum all glass pieces with a shop vac A CAUTION Do not vacuum if pieces are hot Por modo information visit www desatech com 111923 01B CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Glass Door 27 Pilot and Burners Logs Venting System Use only the tempered glass door replacement intended for this fireplace see Replacement Parts page 31 for detail on ordering No substitutions may be made See Removing Replacing Glass Door pages 21 and 22 for instructions for replacing glass door 4 WARNING Do notoperate fireplace with the glass door removed cracked or broken PILOT AND BURNERS Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust dirt or lint Use a vacuum cleaner or small soft bristled brush to remove excess dust dirt or lint LOGS If you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 24 to properly replace logs Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs Replace log s if broken See Replacement Parts on page 31 Replace ember material periodically as needed See Replace ment Parts on page 31 VENTING SYSTEM Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these guidelines 1 Check areas of venting system that are exposed to the weather for corrosion rust spots or streaks and in extreme cases hol
20. 36PH For more information visit wwwidi lesatech com 111923 01B PARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS V K36N V K36NH V K36P V K36PH PARTS LIST Models V K36N V K36NH V K36P V K36PH This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION For mora information visit www desatech com 111923 01B 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 111957 01 111311 01 111313 01 26808 11107 111310 01 11102 111912 01 111288 02 108084 02 108084 03 14389 14390 11165 111913 02 14500 111316 01 104506 23 104506 17 26827 Pan Assembly Burner Grate Base Burner Base Bottom Valve Bracket Screw 10 32 x 1 4 PPH Zinc Firebox Bottom Screw 8 32 x 3 8 PPH Zinc Tubing Assembly Flex Gas Line Pilot Assembly Natural Gas Pilot Assembly Propane LP Gas Hi Lo Natural Gas Valve Hi Lo Propane LP Gas Valve Screw 10 x 5 8 HWH Zinc Burner Base Gasket Brass Fitting Pilot Bracket Burner Orifice Natural Gas Burner Orifice Propane LP Gas Switch Bracket aan an nn Qin nninanpi panini DESA ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES NOTICE All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer If they can not supply these accessories call
21. CE INSTALLATION Installing Logs Lava Rock and Glowing Embers OPERATING FIREPLACE For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Figure 46 Installing Logs No 5 and No 6 Ls 2 Ej l Ember Material Figure 49 Placing Ember Material on Burner OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 4 WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing prop erty damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric 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 DESA OPERATING FIREPLACE For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Cont Lighting Instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure Optional Hand Held Remote Operation OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it
22. DESA 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 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 OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fireplace produces unwanted odors 1 Gas leak See Warning statement 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Check above ing Gas Connections pages 19 and 20 Fireplace shuts off in use 1 High or gusting winds 1 Fireplace has been tested for up to 40mph winds However extreme con ditions may occur See Lighting Instruc tions on page 24 2 Low line pressure 2 Contact local propane LP or natural gas Pilot is partially clogged Inner vent pipe leaking exhaust gasses into system Glasstoo loose and air tight gasket leaks in corners after usage Bad thermopile or thermocouple Improper vent cap installation company Clean pilot see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 27 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 19 and 20 Tighten glass Replace faulty component Check for proper installation and free dom from debris or blockage Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement abo
23. DESA s Sales Department at 1 866 672 6040 for information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual BRICK LINER Not Shown BL36DA Textured Refractory Brick Liner Kit BL36DSA Standard Refractory Brick Liner Kit BL36DHA Textured Refractory Herringbone Brick Liner Kit BL36DHSA Standard Refractory Herringbone Brick Liner Kit This brick liner adds a touch of style to your direct vent fireplace Complete installation instructions included in this manual FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR GA5081 Not Shown For all models PROPANE NATURAL GAS CONVERSION KIT Not Shown PCDM 36C Propane LP Gas Conversion Kit NCDM 36C Natural Gas Conversion Kit FACE LOUVER PANEL KIT Not Shown FPD36 Filligree Panel Kit Black FPD36B Filligree Panel Kit Brushed Brass FPD36P Filligree Panel Kit Platinum FPD36PB Filligree Panel Kit Polished Brass LOUVER TRIM KIT Rolled Louvers Only Not Shown LT36B Rolled Louver Trim Kit Brushed Brass LT36P Rolled Louver Trim Kit Platinum LT36PB Rolled Louver Trim Kit Polished Brass DEFLECTION HOODS Not Shown HD36 Hood Black 2 Brow PERIMETER TRIM KIT Not Shown PT36 Perimeter Trim Kit Black PT36B Perimeter Trim Kit Brushed Brass PT36P Perimeter Trim Kit Platinum PT36PB Perimeter Trim Kit Polished Brass For more information visit WWW di MANUAL BLOWER KIT BK Manual variable control bl
24. DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE DESA OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL For more information visit www desatech com We recommend that our products be installed and serviced by professionals who are certified in the U S by National Fireplace Institute Gaui www nficertified org NATURAL GAS MODELS V K36N SERIES PROPANE LP GAS MODEL V K36P SERIES WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed WARNING Improper instal exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property dam lation adjustment alteration age personal injury or loss of life service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam FOR YOUR SAFETY age Refer to this manual for Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and correct installation and op liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance erational procedures Foras sistance or additional infor FOR YOUR SAFETY mation consult a qualified WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS installer service agency or Do not try to light any appliance the gas supplier Do not touch any electrical switch Do not use any phone in your building Installation and service Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s must be performed by a phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions qualified installer service If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire agency or the gas supplier department This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket
25. FF and call your service technician or gas supplier 9 Turn on all electric power to the fireplace 10 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise y to ON 11 This valve is equipped with a HI LO feature Set fireplace input as desired 12 Close lower louver panel Variable Control Knob Knob Piezo Ignitor T lo Figure 50 Control Valve For more information visit ww TO TURN OFF GAS 1 Openlower louver panel 2 Setselector switch in the OFF position to prevent draining battery 3 Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if service is to be performed 4 Pushin gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF 5 Closelower louver panel Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following 1 Turn gas control knob clockwise N to the PILOT 2 Setselector switch in the OFF position position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Remove glass door see Removing Replacing Glass Door pages 21 and 22 2 Follow steps 1 through 8 under Lighting Instructions Depress gas control knob and light pilot with match 4 Keep gas control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after light ing pilot After 30 seconds release gas control knob Fol low steps 10 through 14 under Lighting Instructions 5 Replace glass door see Removing Replaci
26. Flashing 6 12 to 12 12 Pitch Galvanized VR 58 Vertical Restrictor Galvanized S 58 Vinyl Siding Standoff Galvanized WS 58 Wall Strap CS 58 Cathedral Ceiling Support FP 58 Firestop Plate SF 58 Stucco Flashing For use with HTS 5 For more information visit ww FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type forthe fireplace unit you are installing If you have conflicting gas types do not install fireplace See retailer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your gas type or to purchase gas conversion Kit see Accessories page 36 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORIES NOTICE If installing blower in an existing fireplace with gas connections shut off gas supply and dis connect heater from gas supply Contact a qualified Service person to do this WARNING If there is a duplex electrical outlet installed in the right side of the bottom of the fireplace base area be sure that the electrical power to the outlet is turned off before proceeding with blower installation Failure to do this may result in serious injury Model BK Installation Follow all instructions provided in the blower accessory kit 1 Attach the power cord to the blower motor by firmly pushing the two female terminals at the end of the power cord onto the two spade terminals on the blower motor see Figure 25 2 Attach green ground wire from power cord to blower housing using screw
27. G Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation All minimum clearances must be met For available accessories for this fireplace see Accessories on page 36 If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece refer to Figure 6 for proper installation height You can install noncombustible mantels at any height above the fireplace Note Noncombustible mantels may discolor X K 36 an Pas US 23 2 41 1 4 Figure 4 Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall Fore mores 5 111923 01B 13 3 4 41 41 1 4 m Nailing Tabs 68 2 Figure 5 Framing Clearances for Corner Installation ur M 2 NN 3 M 1 wall 4 B C B is ve Y i Y Y Y Y Top of Louver Opening Ref Mantel Depth Ref Mantel from Top of Louver Opening 1 14 356mm A 16 406mm 2 12 305mm B 14 356mm 3 10 254mm C 12 305mm 4 8 203mm D 10 254mm 5 6 152mm E 203mm 6 14 101mm F 6 152mm 7 2 51mm G 4 101mm Figure 6 Clearances for Combustible Mantels DESA LOCATION OF TERMINATION LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP
28. OCK press both buttons on hand held remote control until light stops flashing Hand held remote control is now locked If the fire is on it will be turned off automatically In the locked state the light will not light up when any button is pressed TO UNLOCK press both buttons together on hand held remote control until the light stops flashing The hand held remote is now unlocked REMOTE O Or Selector Switch in Remote Position M i Control Button Turns Burners On and Off Figure 52 On Off Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRCB THERMOSTAT SERIES MODEL GHRCTB The hand held remote can be operated using either the manual mode MANU or thermostatic mode AUTO see Figure 53 To select Fahrenheit Centigrade mode display carefully press the F mode button with the end of a paper clip or similar blunt object Manual Mode 1 Pressthe POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand held remote control 2 Press the MANU button to turn on the fireplace 3 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn off the fireplace Auto Thermostatic Mode 1 Pressthe POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand held remote control Por moras information visit www desatech com 111923 01B 2 Press AUTO button to select this mode 3 Set the desired room temperature by pressing the TEMP or buttons 4 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons t
29. System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect fireplace and its individual equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa will damage fireplace gas regulator DESA FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections Cont Installing Optional Wall Mount Switch GWMS2 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fire place or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply noncorro sive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 5 Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas sup ply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 2 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 33 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fire place or using compressed air Check all joints from propane LP supply tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff valve see Figure 34 for propane LP or Figure 35 for natural gas Apply noncorrosive leak de
30. TION FORM 37 WARRANTY INFORMATION Back Cover Natural and Propane LP Gas Natural and propane LP gases are odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas 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 A 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 appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used 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 pro pane LP fuel tank of less than 100 165 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 neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions if you cannot reach you gas supplier call the fire department 4 Never install the fireplace inarecreational vehicle in windy or drafty areas where curtains or other combustible flammabl
31. Terminal 3 Thermal Switch on Green Wire Magnets Route BKT Blower Through This Area Thermodisc Blower Location Side View Firebox Bottom Figure 28 Blower Model BKT DESA FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessories Cont Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 5 Mount the speed control box against the mounting plate pro vided in the lower fireplace cavity by placing the plastic control shaft forward through the round hole see Figure 26 page 17 6 While supporting speed control secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise un til it is tight against mounting plate Place control knob pro vided on shaft see Figure 26 page 17 7 Check to make sure that the power cord is completely clear of the blower wheel and that there are no other foreign objects in blower wheel Also double check all wire leads and make sure wire rout ing is not pinched or in a precarious position Correct accordingly 8 Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously turned off per the warning in column 2 page 16 9 Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet 10 The blower will only run when the speed control knob is in the ON position and the thermal switch senses temperature after the fireplace begins to heat up The blower speed can be adjusted by rotating the control knob To turn off turn knob fully c
32. ap 7 45 Elbow LN Ceiling Firestop Figure 19 Offset with Wall Strap and 45 Elbows Flat Ceiling Installation 1 Cuta 105 4 square hole in the ceiling using the locating hole as a center point The opening should be framed to 10 4 x 10 4 273mm x 273mm inside dimensions as shown in Figure 9 on page 8 using framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists If the area above the ceiling is an insulated ceiling or a room nail firestop from the top side This prevents loose insulation from falling into the required clearance space Otherwise in stall firestop below the framed hole The firestop should be in stalled with no less than three nails per side see Figure 20 Por more dios 111923 01B 2 Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop Be sure all pipe and elbow connections are fully twist locked see Fig ure 8 page 8 3 Cuta hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point Cover any exposed open vent pipes before cutting hole in roof The 10 x10 3 4 hole must be measured on the horizontal actual length may be larger depending on the pitch of the roof There must be a 1 clearance from the vent pipe to combustible materials Frame the opening as shown in Figure 9 page 8 4 Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole Note If an offset is needed to avoi
33. ark to ignite the pilot light It does not require any matches batteries or any other sources of ignition to light the pilot Each time you turn on your fireplace you may notice some amount of condensation on the inside of the fireplace glass This is normal and will disappear after 10 20 minutes of operation Your direct vent gas fireplace system fireplace and venting is a balanced and sealed gas operating unit It requires approximately 10 20 minutes of operating time before the flame pattern stabilizes PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA direct vent fireplace Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system Choose a location where the heat output is not affected by drafts air conditioning ducts windows or doors Figure 2 shows some common locations Be aware of all restrictions and precautions before deciding the exact location for your fireplace and termination cap When deciding the location of your fireplace follow these rules Do not connect this fireplace venting to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning fireplace or appliance Dueto high temperatures do not locate this fireplace in high traf fic areas windy or drafty areas or near furniture or draperies Proper clearances must be maintained If your fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting vinyl tile or any
34. ble 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 Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects Do not use any solid fuels wood coal paper cardboard etc in this fireplace Use only the gas type indicated on fireplace nameplate This appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or the Ca nadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service person to arrange for replacement of the unit Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other ac cessory not approved for use with this fireplace Do not operate fireplace with glass door removed cracked or broken Provide adequate clearances around air openings Por moris information visit www desatech com 111923 01B PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Upper Louver Panel Flue Collar Nailing Flange Glass ee Door Assembly Lava Rock Control Valve with Glowing Piezo Ignitor Embers Burner Assembly Switch Bracket for Optional Remote and Blower Figure 1 Direct Vent Fireplace with Millivolt Ignition LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care Follow all local c
35. bon monoxide poisoning A DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death This fireplace must be installed by a qualified certified or licensed service person It has a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses a coaxial pipe pipe within a pipe and having the same center venting system It brings in fresh air for combustion through the outer pipe and combustion gases are exhausted through the inner pipe If the glass door assembly and venting pipe are not properly seated connected and sealed carbon monoxide leakage spillage can occur Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 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 For more information visit www CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE eese 27 TROUBLESHOOTING ad 28 REPLACEMENT PARTS 31 SPECIFICATIONS 5 nette et ettet 31 SERVICE HINTS intente en 31 TECHNICAL SERVICE 31 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST 32 ACCESSORIES ieee ees ates 36 OWNER S REGISTRA
36. ce see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 24 INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNT SWITCH GWMS2 1 For more information visit www Connect one terminal of 25 ft wire for the wall switch to the TPTH terminal on the valve Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal on the valve Make sure that the wire termi nals are in the positions on the unit as pictured in Figure 36 If wires are not connected as shown the switch will not work Route the 25 ft wire through openings provided on the sides of the burner system to a convenient location to mount your switch Connect one bare wire end to each of the terminals of the GWMS2 wall switch Install the wall switch and cover in the wall oe To Wall Switch Accessory esaten eom 111923 01B FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Wireless Hand Held Remote Control GHRCB and GHRCTB Series FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL GHRCB AND GHRCTB SERIES NOTICE Use only alkaline batteries not included Installing Remote Receiver 1 Open bottom louver and locate the switch bracket on the left 2 Unscrew the switch bracket Lean bracket forward so you are able to access the back of the remote receiver 3 Locate the battery clip mounted on the back of the receiver Slide a 9 volt alkaline battery not included through the clip see Figure 37 4 Attach the terminal wires to the battery 5 C
37. d obstructions you must support the vent pipe every 3 feet Use wall straps for this purpose see Figure 19 Whenever possible use 45 elbows instead of 90 elbows The 45 elbow offers less restriction to the flow of the flue gases and intake air 5 Place the flashing over the pipe section s extending through the roof Secure the base of the flashing to the roof and fram ing with roofing nails Be sure roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing as shown in Figure 19 There must be a 1 clearance from the vent pipe to combustible materials 6 Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the vent cap meets the minimum building code requirements described in Figure 7 on page 6 Note You must increase vent height for steep roof pitches Nearby trees adjoining rooflines steep pitched roofs and other similar factors may cause poor draft or down drafting in high winds Increasing the vent height may solve this problem 7 Twist lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe Note If the vent pipe passes through any occupied areas above the first floor including storage spaces and closets you mustenclose pipe You may frame and sheetrock the enclosure with standard construction material Make sure and meet the minimum allowable clearances to combustibles Do not fill any of the required air spaces with insulation If area above is not a room install firestop below framed hole If area above is a room install
38. e objects can make contact with the fireplace front in high traffic areas esatech com 111923 01 SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 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 Al low surfaces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace Do not modify this fireplace under any circumstances Any parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operat ing fireplace Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing installing or repairing Only a qualified service person should install ser vice or repair this fireplace Have fireplace inspected annu ally by a qualified service person You must keep control compartments burners and circulat ing air passages clean More frequent cleaning may be needed due to excessive lint and dust from carpeting bedding mate rial etc Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning fireplace Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service person If needed have venting system cleaned or repaired See Cleaning and Maintenance page 27 Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible ma terials gasoline and other flamma
39. e Cleaning and Mainte nance page 27 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas control Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit 1 Turning gas control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1 Turn gas control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP or natural gas company 3 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 27 or replace burner orifice Glass soots 1 Flame impingement on logs 2 Debris around burner air mixer 1 Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on it 2 Inspect the opening at the base of the burner to see that it is NOT packed with any type of material Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 This is common If noise is excessive contact qualified service person Remote does not function Por mores Tite ds 111923 01B 1 Battery is not installed or battery power is low ation visit www desatech com 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control
40. e power cord into a wall receptacle near the firebox b If your firebox installation is recessed and or pre wired plug the power cord into the duplex outlet provided Refer to your fire box owner s manual for instructions on wiring the duplex outlet CAUTION Never touch the blower wheel while operation 9 Check to make sure that the power cord is completely clear of the blower wheel and that there are no other foreign objects in blower wheel Turn blower on and check for operation Turn blower off by turning knob fully counterclockwise before continuing 10 Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring dia gram decal on the firebox bottom approximately 12 in front of the blower see Figure 27 Speed Control Switch Bracket Duplex Outlet 1 EN Located Control 7 underneath firebox Knob Locknut floor against lower Control Shaft right outside wall Figure 26 Attaching Speed Control to Firebox 2 2 Wiring Diagram Decal 12 in Front of Blower N Figure 27 Location of Wiring Diagram Decal Model May Vary From lllustration Por noro ios 111923 01B ation visit www desatech com Model BKT Installation Note When installing the thermostatically controlled blower you must first secure the thermal switch bracket to the blower if it has not already been factory installed Place the green ground wire with ring terminal between the bottom h
41. ed by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO 2 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state DESA 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com For information about this warranty write Ill i rere Rev B NOT A UPC 09 03 For more information visit www di tech com
42. es Have these items replaced immediately by a qualified service person 2 Remove the vent cap and shine a flashlight into the vent Re move any foreign material 3 Check for evidence of excessive condensation Continuous condensation can cause corrosion of caps pipes and fittings and can be caused by having excessive lateral runs too many elbows or exterior portions of the system being exposed to cold weather 4 Inspect joints to verify that no pipe section or fitting has been disturbed and loosened Check mechanical supports such as wall straps for rigidity DESA TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA s technical service web site at www desatech com Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM AX WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before servicing Only a quali fied service person should service and repair heater CAUTION Never usea wire needle or similar object to clean pilot This can damage pilot unit POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at pilot 1 2 99 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Piezo ignitor nut is loose 1 2 Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor Nut is loca
43. fuel burning appliance Each direct vent gas appliance must use a separate vent system Do not use common vent systems A WARNING Vent pipe air space clearances to com bustibles are 1 on all sides except on the horizontal sections which require 2 clearances from the top of the pipe Where the termination cap penetrates a com bustible wall 1 air space clearance is required DESA VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING Male Slots There are two basic types of direct vent installation re Horizontal Termination Vertical Termination Female Locking Lugs Horizontal Termination Installation IMPORTANT Horizontal square terminations require only inner portion of wall firestop Horizontal installations using round termina tion require exterior portion of wall firestop see Figure 14 page 10 1 Set the fireplace in its desired location and determine the route Figure 8 Vent Pipe Connections your horizontal venting will take Do not secure the fireplace until all venting has been installed Some installations require sliding the fireplace in and out of position to make final venting Vent Opening connections Figures 14 through 18 on pages 10 through 12 show Combustible Wall 10 3 4 Inside Framing different configurations for venting with horizontal termination 10 3 4 ZS am that will help you decide which applicat
44. g A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged pilot Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged Press in gas control knob fully After pilot lights keep gas control knob pressed in 30 seconds Fully open equipment shutoff valve A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 27 or replace pi lot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace pilot assembly Replace control valve esatech com 111923 01B TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY Burner does not light after pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice clogged 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 Thermopile leads disconnected or im properly connected 4 Thermopile is defective 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 27 or replace burner orifice 2 Contact local propane LP or natural gas company 3 Reconnect leads 4 Replace thermopile Delayed ignition burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner porting or orifice clogged 1 Contact local propane LP or natural gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 27 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner 3 Gas regulator defective 1 Clean burner se
45. he pilot flame The flame from the pilot burner must extend beyond both the thermocouple and thermopile If you pilot assembly does not meet these requirements turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 24 see Troubleshooting pages 28 through 30 Thermopile Piezo Ignitor Figure 54 Pilot Assembly BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady not lifting or floating Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on installation type and weather conditions If the vent configuration is installed incorrectly the flames will lift or ghost This can be dangerous Inspect the flames after installa tion to ensure proper installation and performance Figure 55 shows a typical flame pattern If burner flame pattern differs from that described e turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 24 see Troubleshooting pages 28 through 30 Figure 55 111923 01B CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burners and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean In spect these areas of fireplace before each use Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning duetoexces sive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc GLASS DOOR A WARNING Handle glass door panel with care Do
46. he receiver the receiver will shut off the fireplace after 8 minutes Key Pad Lock Feature This feature allows the user to lock unlock the keypad on the hand held remote in the MANU or AUTO mode to prevent inadvertent operation i e children operating the hand held re mote control etc The keypad is locked in either on or off Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn the unit on or off DESA OPERATING FIREPLACE Operating Optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat Operating Optional Blower Accessory INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Assembly Burner Flame Pattern OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT A WARNING Do not connect the thermosiat to a power source Electrical shock and or a fire hazard will occur Light the fireplace as instructed in Lighting Instructions on page 24 Set wall thermostat to desired temperature This thermostat has been electronically calibrated at the factory and requires no adjustment or leveling Upon installation the thermostat must be allowed to stabilize at room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes for proper operation To turn the fireplace off adjust thermostat to the lowest setting and turn the gas control knob back to PILOT The pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To turn the pilot off turn the gas control knob on the heater to the OFF position EE OPERATING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Locate the blower controls by
47. he siding standoff prevents excessive A heat from damaging the siding materials Siding material must Apply Mastic UM be cut to accommodate standoff Bolt the vent cap to the stand to All Four Sides off Apply non hardening mastic around outside edge of stand Figure 11 Installing Siding Standoff Combustible off Position the standoff cap assembly in the center of the Exterior Wall 10 5 4 square hole and attach to exterior wall with wood screws provided see Figure 11 The siding standoff must sit flush against the exterior fascia material 7 Combustible Exterior Wall Only Slide the wall firestop over the vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap see Figure 12 Interior Wall Wall 8 Carefully move fireplace with vent assembly attached toward Firestop wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination The pipe overlap should be a minimum of 1 4 Vent Cap Hori Horizontal orizontal Termination Vent Pipe 7S Figure 12 Connecting Vent Cap with Horizontal Vent Pipe e gt Wood Screw Y Figure 10 Installing Horizontal Vent Cap Noncombustible Exterior Por moris information visit www desatech com 111923 01B DESA VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning Cont VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 9 Combustible Exterior Wall Only Slide wall firestop against interior wall surface and attach with screws provided See Fig ure 13
48. ified equipment shutoff valve may be sup plied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your retailer PO nu9r3 information visit www desatech com 111923 01B FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location Cont Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed 5 16 hex socket wrench or nut driver sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided 1 Open lower louver door panel by gently pulling forward 2 Route flexible gas line provided by installer from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access holes on side of fireplace 3 Attach flexible gas line from gas supply to control valve see Figure 32 4 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections To Gas Supply Natural Equipment Shutoff Valve To External Regulator Control Valve Propane LP Flexible Gas Line Do NOT Kink Figure 32 Connecting Flexible Gas Line to Millivolt Valve CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING Test all gas piping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once A WARNING Never use an open flame to check fora leak Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping
49. iling flanges or standoffs Carton 36 x 41 x 21 s 914 x 1041 x 537 mm 38 x 44 x 22 965 x 1118 x 559 mm 36 x 41 x 21 s 914 x 1041 x 537 mm 38 x44 x22 965x 1118 x 559 mm Weight lbs kg Fireplace Shipping 165 15 75 kg 168 15 76 kg 165 15 75 kg 168 15 76 kg Por mora information visit www desatech com 111923 01B DESA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models V K36N V K36NH V K36P V K36PH ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS V K36N V K36NH V K36P V K36PH RY LLG 0 oS KO COLUM OU OC 06006 60 Pa SOOO 090000000000 LRLS 52 09060605 oS 06065 LRS 90 X gt e IRLS 9050605 5454954545 2 LORS 2 Q KS 55 xe CSS CRS 5 For more information visit www satech com 111923 01B PARTS LIST Models V K36N V K36NH V K36P V K36PH PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual KEY PART we NUMBER DESCRIPTION Firebox Assembly Face Weldment 108010 01 Door Assembly 108010 02 Door Assembly V Models Only 108011 01 Top Louver Assembly 108011 02 Bottom Louver Assembly zt Fireplace Top Fireplace Top Insulation Fireplace Surround
50. in Figure 45 4 Place log 5 right rear log onto pins on right rear of burner see Figure 46 Rest log 6 middle crossover log on top of log number 2 as shown in Figure 46 5 Place back end of log 7 left rear log onto pin on left rear burner and rest front onto log 1 as shown in Figure 47 6 Rest log 8 left crossover log onto log 3 and rest log 9 right crossover log onto logs 4 and 5 as shown in Figure 48 7 Pull ember material apart into pieces no larger than a dime Place these pieces loosely and sparingly directly onto the exposed front section of the burner see Figure 49 This will create the glowing ember appearance as the flame touches the ember material Do not block air slots by using too much ember material in one area Itis not necessary to use all of the ember material provided NOTICE Do not put lava rock on burner or under burner Placing lava rock on burner will cause perfor mance problems 8 Close glass door lock door latches replace screen and close louvers see Removing Replacing Glass Door steps 5 through 7 on page 22 A WARNING The glass door must be securely in place before running this fireplace Do not run this fireplace if glass is missing or broken Figure 44 Installing Logs No 1 and No 2 Figure 45 Installing Logs No 3 and No 4 information visit www desatech com 111923 01B FIREPLA
51. ion best suits your in 273mm stallation Check to see if wall studs or roof rafters are in the N Framing path of your desired venting route If they are you may want to adjust the location of the fireplace 2 Direct vent pipe sections and components are designed with special twist lock connections Twist Lock Procedure The female ends of the pipes have Detail locking lugs indentations These lugs will slide straight into Went Opening matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes Push pipe Noncombustible Wall sections together and twist one section clockwise approxi IM mately one quarter turn until the sections are fully locked 8 2 o 2 see Figure 8 Note Horizontal runs of vent must be sup 216mm ported every three feet Use wall straps for this purpose I 3 Use a 45 elbow to connect venting system to fireplace flue col 7 lar The elbow is designed to be twist locked onto the flue collar as described in step 2 IMPORTANT Do not attempt to alter the of Hole configuration of the elbow by cutting twisting bending etc 4 Assemble the desired combination of pipe and elbows to the fireplace flue collar If there are long portions of venting run pre assembled pipe sections may be installed as subassemblies for convenience 5 Carefully determine the location where the vent pipe assembly will penetrate the outside wal
52. l The center of the hole should line up with the center line of the horizontal vent pipe Mark the wall for a 10 4 x 105 4 square hole Cut and frame the square hole in the exterior wall where the vent will be terminated If the wall being penetrated is constructed of noncombustible material such as masonry block or concrete a 8 2 hole with zero clearance is acceptable see Figure 9 Figure 9 Vent Opening Requirements For more information visit www desatechr com 111923 01B VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning Cont VENTING INSTALLATIO INSTRUCTIONS Continued A WARNING Do not recess vent termination into any wall This will cause a fire hazard Cut Siding Away to Fit Standoff Standoff 6 Noncombustible Exterior Wall Position the horizontal vent cap in the center of the 8 2 round hole and attach to the exte rior wall with four wood screws provided Before attaching the vent cap to exterior wall run a bead of non hardening mastic pliable sealant around the outside edges to make a seal be tween it and the outside wall Note The four wood screws provided should be replaced with appropriate fasteners for stucco brick concrete or other types of sidings Wood Screw Vent Cap Combustible Exterior Wall For vinyl siding stucco or wood gt E Screws exteriors a siding standoff may be installed between the vent oth vw cap and exterior wall T
53. lace see Figure 31 IMPORTANT Install main gas valve equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves A WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 31 Locate sediment trap drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace Locate sediment trap drip leg where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas con trols If sediment trap drip leg is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve with 1 8 NPT Tap Natural From Gas Meter 5 5 W C to 10 5 Approved Flexible W C Pressure Gas Line Propane LP From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure Pipe Nipple Joint Sediment Leg 3 Minimum T Sed Figure 31 Gas Connection The CSA design cert
54. m could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life For more information visit www GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications Installation using cabinet surrounds Through the wall using round or square termination up to 12 horizontal pipe e NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION 45 Elbow Horizontal High Wind Square Termination Adjustable Pipe 12 Max Square Termination Vertical V 32 3 4 min Horizontal H 17 max 45 Elbow Wall Firestop Exterior Portion of Wall Firestop Round Termination Only Horizontal Round Termination Round Termination Figure 14 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Square or Round Terminations Mas 3 3 182 2115 6 011 111923 01B VENTING INSTA INSTRUCTIONS Continued CORNER INSTALLATION Recommended Applications Corner ground floor installation over 12 horizontal pipe termination is possible Not to Exceed H Limits Square we Termination SS 4 BS WY Wall Firestop LLATIO 90 Elbow As Required for V See Chart for Pipe Section Required Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning Cont Required Vertical V Vertical Pipe Horizontal H 43 1 2 min None 30 max 54 1 2 min 1 ft 48
55. ng Glass Door pages 21 and 22 OPTIONAL HAND HELD map REMOTE OPERATION Note All remote control accessories must be purchased sepa rately see Accessories page 36 Follow instructions included with the remote control NOTICE You mustlight the pilot before using the hand held remote control unit See Lighting Instructions 1 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON position Adjust flame adjust ment knob anywhere between HI and LO Slide the selec tor switch to the REMOTE position see Figure 51 page 25 Note The burner may light if hand held remote was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand held remote con trol unit E T 9 lt 1 111923 01 OPERATING FIREPLACE Optional Hand Held Remote Operation Cont OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued IMPORTANT Do not leave the selector switch in the RE MOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery Blower Control Knob Optional Accessory Variable Control Knob Gas Control Knob in ON Position Figure 51 Setting the Selector Switch Gas Control Knob and Variable Control Knob for Remote Operation ON OFF SERIES MODEL GHRCB Hold the control button on the hand held remote until burner turns on Hold the control button again until burner turns off see Figure 52 TO L
56. ning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized retailers of this product If they can not supply original replacement part s call DESA at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA have ready model number of your fireplace the replacement part number SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE HINTS TECHNICAL SERVICE SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply might be low propane LP units only You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA s Customer Service Depart ment at 1 866 672 6040 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit DESA s technical service web site at www desatech com Supply Pressure V K36N Series V K36P Series Btu 19 000 27 000 Btu hr 18 000 26 000 Btu hr Gas Type Natural Propane LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5 w c 10 0 w c Minimum Inlet 5 5 w c 11 0 w c Dimension H x W x D Fireplace Actual size of firebox Measurements do not include na
57. not strike slam or otherwise abuse glass Do not operate fireplace with the glass door removed cracked or broken A WARNING Do not use abrasive cleaners as this may damage glass Use a nonabrasive household glass cleaner to clean glass Do not clean glass when hot Glass must be cleaned periodically During start up it is normal for condensation to form on the inside ofthe glass causing lint dust and other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface During initial start up a slight film may form on the glass due to paint curing The glass should be cleaned several times with a non ammonia non abrasive household cleaner and warm water afterthe first two weeks of operation Thereafter clean the glass two or three times during each heating season depending on the usage and circumstances present Referto Removing Replacing Glass Door pages 21 and 22 of this manual when removing glass door for cleaning WARNING Only parts supplied by the manufac turer should be used when replacing broken or dam aged glass door panel see Replacement Parts page 31 This glass door panel is a complete unit No substitute materials may be used A 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 If glass has been broken carefully remove glass door see Remov ing Replacing Glass Door pages 21 and 2
58. odes In the absence to local codes use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 USA or the current CSA B149 1 Instal lation Code Canada Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 DESA PRODUCT FEATURES PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION Location and Space Requirements PRODUCT FEATURES These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your direct vent fireplace The venting system may be routed to the outside of your home in several ways It may vent through the roof vertical or it may vent to an outside exterior wall horizontal The vent pipe in stallation is very important to allow for proper operation You must follow the venting instructions very carefully for either vertical or horizontal applications e This fireplace may be installed in any room of your house provided all local codes and these installation instructions are followed This fireplace requires a wall switch hand held remote or wall thermostat millivolt for operation see Accessories page 36 This fireplace does not require electricity to operate Only the blower requires electricity if installed and if you plan to install the blower at a later date do not forget to wire the outlet at the bottom of the fireplace when framing A piezo ignitor and ceramic electrode create sp
59. ogether to turn off the fireplace Note Do not leave the hand held remote in the AUTO mode close to the fireplace The radiant heat from the fireplace will turn off the fireplace Ideally place the hand held remote in the center of the room facing towards the fireplace Note Do not hold the hand held remote for a long time Body temperature will affect its operation in the AUTO mode Turns Hand Held Remote On or Off and Allows You to Choose the Manual Setting Digital Display Shows Temperature and Settings Turns Burners Selects Auto Setting On or Off Increases Room O ll Temperature in AUTO Pro Mode ZAS Locks System to Decreases Room Temperature in AUTO Mode Prevent Accidental Ignition Figure 53 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRCTB Safety Features When away from home for an extended period of time or as a child safety feature to prevent accidental ignition of the fire place the receiver ON OFF REMOTE switch should be in the OFF position Auto Shutoff Feature 1 Ifthe average room temperature exceeds 82 degrees Fahr enheit 28 degrees Centigrade the hand held remote con trol will perform a safety override and shut the fireplace off This feature is not available in the MANU mode 2 The receiver continuously receives signals from the hand held remote to control the room temperature If the hand held remote is misplaced obstructed or for any reason cannot transmit to t
60. ole on the thermal switch bracket and the top ear hole on the blower assembly Insert the phillips screw into all three pieces and tighten securely see Figure 28 2 Connect wire harness and power cord terminals Connect the blue jumper wire to the blower motor terminal and the right side terminal of the thermal switch Connect the black wire to the left side of the thermal switch and the white wire to the other remaining blower motor terminal Note The power cord outer insulation sleeve may have to be stripped slightly to allow enough wire length to reach and make all connections DO NOT trim excessive length away Just enable enough to make all connections securely 3 Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward and the thermodisc positioned up near the fireplace bottom The thermodisc must be oriented near the fireplace bottom as shown in Figure 28 in order to sense temperature and properly operate The blower will be held in position against the back wall by the magnets incorpo rated onto the blower housing see Figure 28 4 Becertain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter minals on blower motor and thermal switch and that the screw for the thermodisc bracket and green ground wire is tight White Wire Blue Wire Power Cord Thermal Switch Black Wire Magnetic Strips Air Flow Direction Phillips Screw Ring
61. onnect wires from receiver to TH and TPTH to control valve see Figure 38 6 Replace the switch bracket Receiver 9 Volt Alkaline Battery Terminal Wires Battery Clip Figure 37 Attaching Alkaline Battery to Receiver To Optional Remote Accessory Figure 38 Control Valve Terminals Installing 9 Volt Alkaline Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit 1 Remove battery cover on back of remote control unit 2 Attach terminal wires to a 9 volt alkaline battery not included Place battery into the battery housing 3 Replace battery cover onto remote control unit I 3 For more inforn 111923 01B lation visit www desatech com Removing Replacing Glass Door Remote Control Unit Battery Cover Terminal pur Wires A 9 Volt p Alkaline Battery Battery Housing Figure 39 Installing Alkaline Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRCB Terminal 9 Volt Battery Remote Control Unit Battery Cover Figure 40 Installing Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRCTB Series REMOVING REPLACING GLASS DOOR CAUTION Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place For replacement part infor mation see Replacement Parts page 31 A 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
62. onnection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench approved flexible gas line with gas connector if allowed by lo cal codes A CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your retailer For propane LP connection only the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure fireplace regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 30 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet External Propane LP co NN Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down gt Sol Figure 30 External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down Propane LP Only esatech com 111923 01B FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diam eter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from firep
63. orizontal Termination Configuration for Venting Using Two 90 Elbows with Termination at 90 with Fireplace For more information visit www Save CMC ON 111923 01B VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Note Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations 1 Determine the route your vertical venting will take If ceiling joists roof rafters or other framing will obstruct the venting system consider an offset see Figure 19 to avoid cutting load bearing members Note Pay special attention to these instal lation instructions for required clearances air space to com bustibles when passing through ceilings walls roofs enclo sures attic rafters etc Do not pack air spaces with insulation Also note maximum vertical rise of the venting system and any maximum horizontal offset limitations 2 Set the fireplace in desired location Drop a plumb line down from the ceiling to the position of the fireplace exit flue Mark the center point where the vent will penetrate the ceiling Drill a small locating hole at this point Drop a plumb line from the inside of the roof to the locating hole in the ceiling Mark the center point where the vent will penetrate the roof Drill a small locating hole at this point u Roof Flashing Wall Str
64. ounter clockwise until it clicks off If the blower is ON and has been running with the fireplace operating the blower will continue to run for a short time after the fireplace has been turned off As the thermal switch cools down the blower shuts down automatically 11 Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring dia gram decal on the firebox bottom approximately 12 in front of the blower see Figure 27 page 17 Blower Wiring Diagram A CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing Variable Fan Switch Fan Switch N O Figure 29 Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat Controlled Models For more information visit www INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION A WARNING A qualified service person must con nect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes A CAUTION For propane LP units never connect fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane LP supply Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge c
65. out this product brand O Advertising O Relative or Friend O Store Display Other 12 Level of Education of Purchaser Some High School Completed High School Completed College Completed Graduate School 13 Age of Purchaser O Under 20 20 29 O30 39 O40 49 O50 59 O 60 or Over 14 Buyer s total annual household income O Under 15 000 15 000 to 19 999 O 20 000 to 34 999 35 000 to 49 999 50 000 to 74 999 O 75 000 to 99 999 O 100 000 and Over 15 Store where product was purchased Name City State 16 In choosing this product how important were the following Not Important Somewhat Important Very Important Availability Price Overall Quality Heat Output in USA Warranty Local Service Value for Price Prior Brand Experience Controls Location Thermostat Remote or Manual Operation Ease of Operation Special Features Salesperson s Recommendation Friend Relative s Recommendation Portability Quiet Operation 1 Postage Required DESA 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 TAPE NOTES Por Information Visit www desatech com DESA 111923 01B WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No Date Purchased
66. ower accessory provides better heat distribution Complete installation and operation instructions in cluded in this manual BLOWER KIT BKT Provides better heat distribution Blower turns off and on automati cally as needed Complete installation and operation instructions included in this manual RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCTB SERIES Allows the fireplace to be operated in a manually or thermostatically controlled mode You can adjust your heat settings and turn the fireplace on or off without leaving the comfort of your easy chair RECEIVER AND HAND HELD ON OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCB SERIES Allows the fireplace to be turned on and off conveniently WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT CONTROL KIT GWMT1 Not Shown Allows easy wall access for thermostatic operation of your fireplace WALL MOUNTED ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 Not Shown Allows burner system to be turned on and off with a wall switch 111923 01 OWNER S REGISTRATION FORM In order to provide better customer service for this and future purchases we recommend that you register your product with us You can register online at www desatech com If access to our website is not available to you please complete this Owner s Registration Form and mail to the address on the back of this owner s manual Please provide the following product information Brand Comfort Glow Vanguard etc Model EFP33PR VTGH33NR
67. t measurements when elbowing or offsetting Always use wall firestops when penetrating walls and firestops when penetrating ceilings or attic spaces Install horizontal venting with a 1 4 rise for every 12 of run toward the termination A WARNING Read all instructions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation Failure to do so could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life NOTICE Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty NOTICE Do not seal termination cap to vent pipe Cap must be removable for vent inspection and maintenance Por odo information visit www desatech com 111923 01B VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Precautions INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection Useextreme caution when using ladders or when on roof tops Beaware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings The following actions will void the warranty on your venting system Installation of any damaged venting component Unauthorized modification of the venting system Do not cut or alter vent components Installation of any component part not manufactured or ap proved by DESA Installation other than as instructed by these instructions WARNING This gas fireplace and vent assembly must be vented directly to the outside The venting system must NEVER be attached to a chimney serv ing a separate solid
68. tec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Open Equipment Shutoff Valve Closed Figure 33 Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane LP Supply Tank X Equipment Shutoff v Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Gas Valve Figure 35 Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections 1 2x 6 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 33 Open propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas valve see Figure 34 for propane LP or Figure 35 for natural gas Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light fireplace see Operating Fireplace pages 23 through 26 Check all other internal joints for leaks Turn off firepla
69. ted behind the mounting bracket 4 Broken ignitor cable 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Bad piezo ignitor 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Ignitor electrode broken 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 7 Replace pilot assembly When ignitor button is pressed there is 1 Gas supply turned off or equipment 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment spark at pilot but no ignition shutoff valve closed Gas control knob not in PILOT position Gas control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position Air in gas lines when installed Depleted gas supply propane LP models only Pilot is clogged Gas regulator setting is not correct shutoff valve Turn gas control knob to PILOT position Press in gas control knob while in PILOT position Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is re moved Contact local propane LP gas company Clean pilot see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 27 or replace pilot assembly Replace gas control Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released sD For more information visit www Gas control knob not fully pressed in Gas control knob not pressed in long enough Equipment shutoff valve not fully open Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of the followin
70. tion area af ter snow falls to prevent accidental blockage of venting sys tem When using snow blowers do not direct snow towards vent termination area Flush with a wall Through exterior wall Corner enclosed in a chase Cr installation Ti We Wane eae Figure 2 Common Fireplace Locations 21 s Y k 41 Figure 3 Fireplace Bottom Dimensions 33 482 62 115 com ie 111923 01B PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION Clearances Framing and Finishing PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows Back and sides 0 mm Perpendicular walls 6 152mm Floor 0 mm Ceiling to louver opening 42 1067mm Front 36 914mm Top of Standoffs 0 mm Vent See venting instructions for specific venting clearances Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5 8 may be flush with the top front of fireplace NOTICE This fireplace is intended for use as supple mental heat Use this fireplace along with your pri mary heating system Do not install this fireplace as your primary heat source If you have a central heat ing system you may run system s circulating blower while using fireplace This will help circulate the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this fireplace as a heat source FRAMING AND FINISHIN
71. urations for Below Ground Installa Por mors information visit www desatech com 111923 01B ee mt H Limits Square 90 Elbow T REM Wall Firestop 12 Minimum mil II 45 Elbow ESTEHIESTEHTER TI I Snorkel Termination A Snorkel N s Termination Wall E oa 90 Elbow Firestop 16 Hn E Minimum pem NA ji og 12 i 45 Minimum Elbow _ Lm lj ea ET Drainage FSM EHH HI TES ALA tion VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning Cont VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90 ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal system using two 90 elbows Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H Horizontal H Horizontal H 45 Elbow 5 min 2 max 6 max 6 min 4 max 12 max 7 min 6 max 18 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 20 max 8 max 20 max Figure 17 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Venting Using Two 90 Elbows Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H Horizontal SD T a Q V 5 min 6 max S 6 min 12 max Hi 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max we 20 max 20 max Q AG 45 Elbow Figure 18 H
72. urner assembly see Figure 43 6 Install left side brick panel by sliding it between the burner assembly and the side of the firebox see Figure 43 7 Install the right brick panel using the same method described 8 Replace deflector shield using screws removed in step 4 9 Follow instructions to install logs lava rock and ember material 10 Close glass door and lock latches on top and bottom of door and replace screen See Removing Replacing Glass Door steps 5 and 6 11 Close top and bottom louvers Left Side Brick Panel Rear Brick Panel Figure 43 Installing Rear Brick Panel For more information visit www desatech Com 111923 01B FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS Each log is marked with a number These numbers will help you identify the log when installing It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with fireplace Open louvers remove screen unlock door latches and open glass door See Removing Replacing Glass Door steps and 2 on page 22 Install logs according to instructions for fireplace model numbers 1 Place log 1 left base log onto pin on left side of burner as shown in Figure 44 2 Place log 2 right base log onto pin on right side of burner as shown in Figure 44 3 Place logs 3 left front log and log 4 right front log onto pins as shown
73. ve Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 19 and 20 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion Gas leak See Warning statement above Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 19 and 20 Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace For more information visit www desatechr com Improper log placement Air holes at burner inlet blocked Burner flame holes blocked Improper venting or excessive blockage Excessive amounts of embers and pan material Properly locate logs see Installing Logs Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 23 Clean out air holes at burner inlets Pe riodically repeat as needed Remove blockage or replace burner Have the vent system inspected includ ing the termination cap Remove any restrictions or obstruction Clear excess embers until a minimum gap of 1 2 remains under the grate 111923 01B REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized retailers of this product If they can not supply original replacement part s call DESA s Customer Service De partment at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your fireplace how fireplace was malfunctio

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