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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
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-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 27 SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 28 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3 LOCAL CODES ........................................................................... 3 REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................
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SAFETY INFORMATION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3 LOCAL CODES SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Continued Upper Louver Panel Flue Collar 5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing igni- tion. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Al- low surfaces to cool before touching. Nailing 6. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room Flange with fireplace. 7. Do not modify this fireplace under
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PRODUCT FEATURES PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 4 Location and Space Requirements PRODUCT FEATURES These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your • Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installa- tions. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against direct-vent fireplace: any exterior surface on the back, sides, or top of your fireplace, • The venting system may be routed to the outside of your home except where standoff spacers are integrally attached
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 5 Clearances 5 Framing and Finishing PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: Back, and sides 0"/mm 3 D 15" 10 /8" 5 C B 49 /8" Perpendicular walls 6" (152mm) 3 Floor 0"/mm A 35 /4" Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067mm) Front 36" (914mm) Top of Standoffs 0"/mm 3 E 13 /4" Vent (See venting instructions for 41" F specific venting clearances.) 1 Combustible material with a maximum thickness o
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V G G V A D E V B L LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP 6 LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP N N H C I B Fixed V V Fixed Closed Openable Closed Openable F B V J G V X B B M A V K X TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET G GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA V X (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72 inches (182.9cm) [*12 inches (30.5mc) minimum] minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened J = clearance to non-mech
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 Installation Precautions 7 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS NOTICE: Read these instructions completely be- fore attempting installation. • Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection • Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on roof tops These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (direct- • Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings vent) pipe components and terminations. The following actions w
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning 8 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Male INSTALLATION PLANNING Slots There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: • Horizontal Termination Female Locking Lugs • Vertical Termination 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).
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 Installation Planning (Cont.) 9 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. Cut Siding Away 6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position the horizontal vent to Fit Standoff 1 cap in the center of the 8 /2" round hole and attach to the exte- Standoff rior wall with four wood screws provided. Before attaching the vent cap to exterior wall, run a bead of non-hardening mastic Wood
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) 10 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 9. Combustible Exterior Wall Only: Slide wall firestop against interior wall surface and attach with screws provided. See Fig- WARNING: Never run vent downward as this may ure 13 for horizontal termination details. cause excessive temperatures which could cause a fire. Operation of improperly installed and main- 10. Place fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible ma- tained v
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 Installation Planning (Cont.) 11 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Required CORNER INSTALLATION Vertical (V) Vertical Pipe Horizontal (H) Recommended Applications: 1 *43 /2" min. None 30" max. 1 • Corner ground floor installation 54 /2" min. 1 ft. 48" max. 1 66 /2" min. 2 ft. 60" max. • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall 1 78 /2" min. 3 ft. 84" max. (over 12" horizontal pipe) 1 90 /2" min. 4 ft. 20' max. • Basement
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) 12 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 ) + 1 1 Horizontal (H ) 45°Elbow 2 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' m
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 Installation for Vertical Termination 13 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 2. Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION reach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop. Be sure Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations. all pipe and elbow connections are fully twist-locked (see Fig- 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling ure 8,
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 14 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vertical Termination Configurations Venting with One 90° Elbow Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- cal termination. 5' min. 2' max. 6' min. 4' max. 7' min. 6' max. Venting with Two 90° Elbows 8' min. 8' max. 20' max. 8' max. Vertical (V) Horizontal (H ) + 1 Horizontal (H ) Note: Install 2 45° Elbow restrict
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15 Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 15 High Altitude Installation VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 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 si
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components 16 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Installing Optional Blower Accessories VENTING INSTALLATION FIREPLACE INSTALLATION . INSTRUCTIONS CHECK GAS TYPE Continued Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace. See retailer where you PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your gas type COMPON
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 17 Installing Optional Blower Accessories (Cont.) 17 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic Model BKT Installation control shaft forward through the round opening in the switch Note: When installing the BKT thermostatically-controlled blower, bracket (see Figure 26). you must first secure the thermal switch bracket to the blower if it 6. While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock has not alr
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessories (Cont.) 18 Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 5. Mount the speed control box against the mounting plate pro- INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE vided in the lower fireplace cavity by placing the plastic control LOCATION shaft forward through the round hole (see Figure 26, page 17). 6. While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock WARNING: A qualified service person must con-
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 19 Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) 19 Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain Installation Items Needed areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diam- • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver eter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. • sealant
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) 20 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 Equipment supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main Shutoff Valve gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fire- place, or using compressed air. Gas 4. Check all joints of gas supply pip
