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DIRECT-VENT CORNER UNIT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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NATURAL GAS MODELS
(V)DVF36TCR(E) AND (V)DVF36TCL(E)
(V)DVF36TCR(-HA) AND (V)DVF36TCL(-HA)
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS
(V)DVF36TCRP(E) AND (V)DVF36TCLP(E)
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 vicinit
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TALE b OF CONTENTS Safety Information ............................................... 2 Operating Fireplace ........................................... 26 Dimensions .......................................................... 5 Specifications .................................................... 28 Pre-Installation Preparation ................................. 5 Service Hints ..................................................... 28 General Venting ..................................................
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Modles (V)DVF36TCRE, (V)DVF36TCRPE, SAFETy INFORMATION (V)DVF36TCLE and (V)DVF36TCLPE use a Continued direct spark ignition with a 24 VAC control mod- ule. All models have HI/LO valve that controls DANGER: Carbon monoxide the flame height. poisoning may lead to death! Fan Kit models DVFFBK and DVFFBKT are available for these units as an option. If you are Before beginning the installation of the fireplace, uncertain as to what gas your unit is equipped for, read these instructions t
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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 TOP VIEW BACK VIEW (Left Side) 3 24" 39 / " 4 1 1 3 1 / "ø 1 / "ø 34 / " 2 2 4 15 3 11 / " 16 26 / " 5 8 22 / " 8 (Right Side) 1 1 10 / " 10 / " 2 2 3" 3" 1" 1 3 / " 2 RIGHT SIDE FRONT VIEW 7 1 / " 8 30" 5 (Opening) 22 / " 8 7 7 1 / " 8 19 / " 32"(Opening) 8 (Opening) 1 41 / " 8 25" Figure 1 - Dimensions for Left/Right Side Corner Unit • Never obstruct the front opening of the appli- PRE-INSTALLATION ance or flow of combustion and ventilation air. PREPARATION Keep control compartmen
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Left Side PRE-INSTALLATION TOP VIEW 0" Surround (0" Min.) PREPARATION Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fire- Right Side place are as follows: Surround 2" Back and Sides of Surround* 0" (0" Min.) 36" Vent Surface (Side and Bottom) 1" Wall In Front Of Glass Perpendicular 36" Min. Wall 2" Min. Top Vent Surface (Horizontal Run) 2" From Opening Ceiling to Opening 36" Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances Floor 0" Wall to Front of Glass 36" MANTEL CLEARANCES Perpendicular Wal
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1 10 /2" 1 1 / " 2 3 20 /16" 1 40 /2" 1 40 /2" PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued The gas supply line may be connected through the side framing or alternately through the lower sub-flooring or a platform base if provided (see Figures 8). Depending on installation, refer to appropriate illustrations. Figure 8 - Alternate Gas Supply Location 3 10 / " 4 Square Min. 3 39 /4" Min. Figure 6 - Rough Opening for Fireplace Height Depends On Installation Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing E
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• If using a venting configuration of only hori- GENERAL VENTING zontal venting with no vertical run, a 1/4" rise These models are approved for use with DESA 58 for every 12" of run toward the termination is Series, rigid type direct vent pipe as supplied by required. DESA or with approved types of flexible vent pipe • There must not be any obstruction such as (not supplied) when appropriately sized for an 8" bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks, or util- outer and 5" inner diameter applic
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G V 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 TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET G GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA V 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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VENTING INSTALLATION • Installation of any component part not manu- factured or approved by DESA INSTRUCTIONS • Installation other than as instructed by these instructions WARNING: Read all instruc- tions completely and thoroughly WARNING: This gas fireplace before attempting installation. and vent assembly must be vented Failure to do so could result in directly to the outside. The venting serious injury, property damage system must NEVER be attached or loss of life. to a chimney s
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Snorkel terminations are available for termina- VENTING INSTALLATION tions requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of INSTRUCTIONS the building (see Figures 12 and 13). Snorkel Continued kits are available for rigid pipe applications only to provide a 14" rise and a 36" rise (see Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been tested page 17). Follow the same installation proce- for a minimum 3' rise with a maximum 11" wall dures used for standard horizontal terminations. thickness. Any hori
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4. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Apply a bead VENTING INSTALLATION of non-hardening mastic around the outside INSTRUCTIONS edge of the vent cap. Position the vent cap in the Continued center of the hole on the exterior wall with the Twist-lock Procedure: The female ends of the arrow on the vent cap pointing up. Attach the pipes and fittings have four locking lugs (in- vent cap with four wood screws provided (see dentations). These lugs will slide straight into Figure 16). Note: Replace
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VENTING INSTALLATION 45° Starter Elbow INSTRUCTIONS Continued 5. Combustible Exterior Wall Only: Slide interior wall firestop over vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap (see Figure 18). Interior Wall Surface Wall Firestop Horizontal Venting Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) 49.5" min.* 1" max.* Vent Cap 60" min. " max. (Horizontal 2" min. 101" max. Termination) 84" min. 125" max. 132" min. 149" max. (45° elbow, 1' vertical pipe, 90° elbow) Screw Horizontal Ve
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Lowest VENTING INSTALLATION Listed Discharge Vent Cap INSTRUCTIONS Opening Continued 8' Minimum Listed INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL X Gas TERMINATION 12 Vent NOTICE: Use rigid pipe only. Flex Roof Pitch is venting is not to be used with a x 12 Listed Clearance vertical termination. H (Min.) Height from Roof 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will ROOF PITCH H(Min.) take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters, or other Flat to 6/12 1.0' framing will obstruct the venting system, 6/
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Note: If the vent pipe passes through any occupied VENTING INSTALLATION areas above the first floor, including storage spaces INSTRUCTIONS and closets, you must enclose pipe. You may frame Continued and sheetrock the enclosure with standard construc- tion material. Make sure and meet the minimum 2. Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and allowable clearances to combustibles. Do not fill elbows necessary to reach from the fireplace any of the required air spaces with insulation. flue up
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Venting with One 90° Elbow VENTING INSTALLATION Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) INSTRUCTIONS 5' min. 2' max. Continued 6' min. 4' max. ' min. 6' max. 5. Complete the cathedral ceiling installation 8' min. 8' max. by following the same procedures outlined in 20' max. 8' max. steps 2 through 7 for Flat Ceiling Installation, page 14. 45° Starter Vertical Termination Configurations Elbow Figures 26 through 29 show four different configu- rations for vertical termination. These minimum verti
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IMPORTANT: For horizontal installations VENTING INSTALLATION above 2,000 feet, it is recommened that a 12" INSTRUCTIONS extension pipe be added before starter elbow Continued (see Figure 30). 45° Starter Elbow 12" Extension Vertical Venting V = 40' max. Figure 30 - Recommended 12" Extension for High Altitude Installation PARTS LIST FOR DESA VENTING 45° Starter Elbow KITS AND COMPONENTS DESA (5"/8") Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description VKR-58 Roof Vent Kit, Galvanized (Includes: 45° E
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O O L L O O T T 1. To remove the louvers, simultaneously pull VENTING INSTALLATION both top end spring latches towards the center INSTRUCTIONS of the appliance until they are disengaged Continued from locating holes. Repeat for bottom spring Number Description latches and pull louvers outward. Reverse the E58-45 45° Elbow, Galvanized procedure to install louvers back onto the ap- E58-90 90° Elbow, Galvanized pliance (see Figure 33, page 19). FSE58-45 45° Starter
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O L O T OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD INSTALLATION REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION Continued Note: If using an optional wireless hand-held remote control, the wall switch is no longer CAUTION: Due to high tem- operational. peratures, make sure wires are NOTICE: Only use alkaline bat- not touching upper firebox. teries (not included). Installing HRC100 Model Remote Control Glass (Millivolt Models Only) 1. Remove lower louver access panel in fire- Locating place (see step 1 of Wall
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O L O T Battery INSTALLATION Cover Continued Battery Remote Control Unit 12 Volt Cover Sensor Battery Tag Pull to Remove Terminal Insulation Tab Wires Battery Figure 38 - Installing Battery in Hand- Housing Held Remote Control Unit (SKYTECH) 9-Volt Battery GAS LINE HOOK-UP Figure 36 - Installing Battery in Hand- Held Remote Control Unit (HRC100) WARNING: Before you pro- Installing SKYTECH/WRC Model Remote ceed, make sure your gas supply Control (Electronic Models Only) is
