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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Peninsula Model
Shown
PENINSULA MODELS (V)DVF36
TPNA-A(-HA)/TPNPA-A/TPNEA-A/TPNPEA-A
SEE-THRU MODELS (V)DVF36
TSTA-A(-HA)/TSTPA-A/TSTEA-A/TSTPEA-A
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO
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TALE b OF CONTENTS Safety Information ............................................... Operating Fireplace ........................................... 8 Dimensions .......................................................... 5 Specifications .................................................... 30 Pre-Installation Preparation ................................. 6 Service Hints ..................................................... 30 General Venting .................................................
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Models (V)DVF36TPNEA/TPNPEA and SAFETy INFORMATION (V)DVF36STEA/TSTPEA use a direct spark Continued ignition with a 24 VAC control module. All models have HI/LO valve that controls the flame DANGER: Carbon monoxide height. These units can be equipped with louvers poisoning may lead to death! for circulating or with panels for noncirculating operation. Before beginning the installation of the fireplace, Fan Kit models DVFFBK and DVFFBKT are read these instructions through completely. av
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2. If you smell gas SAFETy INFORMATION • shut off gas supply Continued • do not try to light any appliance • do not touch any electrical switch; do not use WARNING: Do not allow fans any phone in your building to blow directly into the fireplace. • immediately call your gas supplier from a Avoid any drafts that alter burner neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier's flame patterns. instructions • if you cannot reach you gas supplier, call the fire department. Due to high temperatures, t
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DIMENSIONS BACK VIEW TOP VIEW (Left Side) (Back) 3 3 39 / " 24" 4 34 / " 4 (Front) 1 1 1 / "ø 1 / "ø 15 2 2 3 11 / 26 / " 16 8 5 22 / " 8 (Right Side) 1 1 10 / " 10 / " 2 2 3" 3" 1" 1 3 / " 2 RIGHT SIDE FRONT VIEW 7 1 /8" 30" (Opening) 5 22 / " 8 7 7 32" 1 / " 19 / " 8 8 (Opening) (Opening) 25" 1 41 / " 8 Figure 1 - Peninsula Dimensions TOP VIEW BACK VIEW (Left Side) 3 24" 39 /4" (Front) 3 1 1 34 / " 4 ø1 / " ø1 / " 2 2 (Back) 3 15 11 / " 26 /8" 16 5 22 / " 8 (Right Side) 1 1 10 / " 11 / " 2 8 3
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CLEARANCES PRE-INSTALLATION Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fire- PREPARATION place are as follows: LOCATION AND SPACE *Back and sides of surround 0" REqUIREMENTS Vent Surfaces (side and bottom) 1" Determine the safest and most efficient location Top Vent Surface (horizontal run) 2" for your DESA direct-vent fireplace. Make sure Ceiling to Opening 36" that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the Floor 0" venting system. Choose a location where the heat Wall to Front of
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1 40 /2" 1 40 /2" FRAMING PRE-INSTALLATION Once the final location has been determined, ob- PREPARATION serving clearances for the vent termination, you Continued may construct framing using dimensions shown Drywall Combustible Material in Figures 7 to 13 depending on your particular installation Left Side TOP VIEW 0" Surround If the appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting, (0" Min.) tile (other than ceramic), or any combustible mate- rial other than wood flooring, the appliance
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1 43 /4" 1 10 / " 2 1 1 /2" 3 20 /16" PRE-INSTALLATION 10" Square Min. PREPARATION Continued Height Depends On Installation 3 39 /4" Min. Figure 12 - Rough Opening for Installing Exterior Vent Terminal Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing o 90 See-Thru Fireplace Elbow o 45 Elbow Vertical Height Depends on 1" Dia. Hole Installation 3 26 /8" 3" 2" Dia. Hole Horizontal Length Depends 3" on Installation Figure 10 - Hole Locations For Gas Line Figure 13 - Vent Opening Height and Electric Wires
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• There must not be any obstruction such as GENERAL VENTING bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks, or util- These models are approved for use with DESA ity buildings within 24" from the front of the 58 Series, rigid type direct vent pipe as supplied termination cap. by DESA or with approved types of flexible vent • Do not locate termination cap where excessive pipe (not supplied) when appropriate sized for an snow or ice build up may occur. Be sure to clear 8" outer and 5" inner diameter a
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V G G V A E D V B L GENERAL VENTING Continued N N H C I B Fixed V V Openable Fixed Closed 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 I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) balcony [*12" (30.5 cm) minimum] minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened J = clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building
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The following actions will void the warranty on VENTING INSTALLATION your venting system: INSTRUCTIONS • Installation of any damaged venting component • Unauthorized modification of the venting system WARNING: Read all instruc- • Installation of any component part not manu- tions completely and thoroughly factured or approved by DESA before attempting installation. • Installation other than as instructed by these Failure to do so could result in instructions serious injury, property damag
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INSTALLATION FOR HORIzONTAL VENTING INSTALLATION TERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting Continued will take. Note: The location of the horizontal For Vertical Termination: Measure the distance vent termination on the exterior wall must from the fireplace flue outlet to the ceiling. Add meet all local and national building codes and the ceiling thickness, the vertical rise in an attic or must not be blocked or obstructed. second story, and allow for suff
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4. Three types of vent caps are available for VENTING INSTALLATION horizontal terminations. Two square terminals INSTRUCTIONS are available; one for rigid pipe applications Continued and one for flex pipe applications. A round vent termination with a slip fit connection is 2. Rigid vent pipes and fittings have special also provided for rigid pipe applications to twist-lock connections. Assemble the desired be used when a wall thickness or off spac- combination of pipe and elbows to the
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cut Vinyl Siding Continued Away to Fit Standoff Combustible Exterior Wall: For vinyl siding, Standoff stucco, or wood exteriors, a siding standoff must be installed between the vent cap and Wood Vent exterior wall. The siding standoff prevents Screw Cap excessive heat from damaging siding materials. Siding materials must be cut to accommodate standoff. Bolt the vent cap to the standoff. Apply non-hardening mastic around outside edge of the standoff. P
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 45° Starter Horizontal Termination Configurations Elbow Figures 22 and 23 show different configurations for venting with horizontal termination. Each figure includes a chart with vertical minimum/maximum and horizontal maximum dimensions which must be met. All connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning statement on page 11. All Venting with Two 90° Elbows horizontal terminations require
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Flat Ceiling Installation VENTING INSTALLATION 1 1. Cut a 12 / " square hole in the ceiling using 2 INSTRUCTIONS the locating hole as a center point. The open- Continued 1 1 ing should be framed to 12 / "x12 / " inside 2 2 dimensions, as shown in Figure 18 on page Note: Pay special attention to these installa- 13 using framing lumber the same size as the tion instructions for required clearances (air ceiling joists. If the area above the ceiling is space) to combustibles when passing thr
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Cathedral Ceiling Installation VENTING INSTALLATION 1. Remove shingles or other roof covering as INSTRUCTIONS necessary to cut the rectangular hole for the Continued support box. Mark the outline of the cathedral ceiling support box on the roof sheathing using 5. Place the flashing over the pipe section(s) the locating hole as a center point. extending through the roof. Apply a bead of 2. Cut the hole 1/8" larger than the support box silicone or roof sealer to the bottom flange of outl
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Venting with One 90° Elbow VENTING INSTALLATION Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) INSTRUCTIONS 5' min. ' max. Continued 6' min. 4' max. 7' min. 6' max. Vertical Termination Configurations 8' min. 8' max. Figures 29 through 32 show four different configu- 0' max. 8' max. rations for vertical termination. These minimum vertical rises are based on horizontal runs with a 45° Starter Elbow minimum of 1/4" upwards pitch per foot ad do not reflect constraints on a vertical system with 45° or gr
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45° Starter VENTING INSTALLATION Elbow INSTRUCTIONS Continued 1" Extension Vertical Venting V = 40' max. Figure 33 - Recommended 12" Extension for High Altitude Installation 45° Starter PARTS LIST FOR DESA VENTING Elbow KITS AND COMPONENTS DESA (5"/8") Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description VKR-58 Roof Vent Kit, Galvanized (Includes: 45° Elbow, 7"-1 " Adjustable Pipe, Flue Restrictor, Vertical High Wind Termination, Note: Install restrictor into inner ' Pipe, 4' Pipe, Wall Fir
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Number Description VENTING INSTALLATION 0149 Ground Floor Vent Kit, Galvanized INSTRUCTIONS (Includes: 45° Elbow, 7"-1 " Continued Adjustable Pipe, Wall Firestop, Number Description Horizontal Square Termination, PA58-71 Adjustable 7"-1" Section Double 16 Screws) Wall Pipe, Galvanized 01501 48" Section Double Wall Pipe, FPA58-6 6" Dura Vent Collar to FMI Pipe Galvanized Adaptor 01500 36" Section Double Wall Pipe, E58-45 45° Elbow, Galvanized Galvanized E58-90 90° Elbow, G
