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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)TC36NE SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)TC36PE SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
WARNING: Improper installation,
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
adjustment, alteration, service or
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
FOR YOUR SAFETY manual for correct installation
Do not store or us
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................25 SAFETY INFORMATION ..............................................................2 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................26 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ......................................................3 REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................28 LOCAL CODES ................................
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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. Allow 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 • If you plan on installing a television or entertainment center re- PRODUCT FEATURES cessed above your fireplace, it is recommended that you maintain These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your a minimum 18" above top of louver opening. direct-vent fireplace: • When locating termination cap, it is important to observe the • The venting system may be routed to the outside of your home minimum
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 5 Clearances 5 Framing and Finishing PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 3 10 D /8" 5 Continued 15" B C 49 /8" 3 35 A /4" CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: *Back and sides 0"/mm 3 E 13 /4" Perpendicular walls 6" (152 mm) F41" Floor 0"/mm 1 41 G /4" Nailing Tabs Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067 mm) Front 36" (914 mm) 1 68 /2" H Top 0"/mm Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation Vent (See venting instructions for
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V G G V A E D V B L LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP 6 LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP N N H C I B Fixed V V Fixed Closed O p e n a b l e Closed Openable B F V G V J X B B M A V K X V TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET G GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA 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
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 Installation Precautions 7 VENTING INSTALLATION NOTICE: Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty. INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: Read these instructions completely before INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS 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- vent) pipe components and terminations. • Be aware of ele
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning 8 VENTING INSTALLATION Male INSTRUCTIONS Female Slots Continued Locking Lugs INSTALLATION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: • Horizontal Termination • Vertical Termination Figure 8 - Vent Pipe Connections Horizontal Termination Installation IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations require only in- Vent Opening ner portion of wall firestop. Horizontal installations using round Combustible Wall 3 10 /4" Insi
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 Installation Planning (Cont.) 9 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cut Siding Away Continued to Fit Standoff Standoff WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into Wood Screw any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. 6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position the horizontal vent Vent Cap 1 cap in the center of the 8 /2" round hole and attach to the exterior wall with four screws. Note: The four wood screws Screws provided should be replaced with appropriate
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) 10 VENTING INSTALLATION WARNING: Never run vent downward as this may INSTRUCTIONS cause excessive temperatures which could cause a fire. Operation of improperly installed and maintained Continued venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. 10. Place fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible material if needed. Nail or screw side flanges to framing to secure unit in place. IMPORTANT
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 Installation Planning (Cont.) 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Vertical (V) Required INSTRUCTIONS Vertical (V) Vertical Pipe Horizontal (H) Continued 1 *43 /2" min. None 30" max. 1 54 /2" min. 1 ft. 48" max. CORNER INSTALLATION 1 66 /2" min. 2 ft. 60" max. 1 78 /2" min. 3 ft. 84" max. Recommended Applications: 1 90 /2" min. 4 ft. 20' max. • Corner ground floor installation * Ground Floor Corner Venting • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally
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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 re- quirements for a horizontal system using two 90° elbows. Venting with Two 90° Elbows Horizontal (H ) + 1 Vertical (V) Horizontal (H ) Horizontal (H ) 1 2 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.
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 Installation for Vertical Termination 13 2. Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to VENTING INSTALLATION reach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop. Be sure all INSTRUCTIONS pipe and elbow connections are fully twist-locked (see Figure Continued 8, page 8). 3. Cut a hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point. INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION (Cover any exposed open vent pipes before cutting hole in roof.
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 14 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Venting with One 90° Elbow Vertical Termination Configurations Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- 5' min. 2' max. cal termination. 6' min. 4' max. 7' min. 6' max. Venting with Two 90° Elbows 8' min. 8' max. Vertical (V) Horizontal (H ) + 1 20' max. 8' max. Horizontal (H ) 2 45° Elbow Note: Install
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15 Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 15 High Altitude Installation HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION VENTING INSTALLATION Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been tested and approved for INSTRUCTIONS elevations from 0-2000 feet (USA) and elevations from 0-4500 Continued 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
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Parts List for Venting Kits and Components 16 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Installing Optional Blower Accessory VENTING INSTALLATION FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHECK GAS TYPE Continued Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. See retailer where PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS AND you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your gas COMPONENTS type o
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 17 Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) 17 Model BKT Installation FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Note: When installing the BKT thermostatically-controlled blower, you must first secure the thermal switch bracket to the blower if it 5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic has not already been factory installed. control shaft forward through the opening in the switch bracket 1. Place the green ground wire with ring terminal between
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) 18 Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION LOCATION Continued WARNING: A qualified service person must con- 5. Mount the speed control box against the mounting plate provided in the lower fireplace cavity by placing the plastic control shaft nect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. forward through the round hole (see Figure 26, page 17). with lock 6. Wh
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 19 Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) 19 Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in 1. Open lower louver door panel by gently pulling forward. certain areas
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) 20 Removing/Replacing Glass Door Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33). Continued 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP fireplace Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33). gas fireplace. 2. Pressurize supply piping system by eithe
