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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)K42N SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)K42P SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
result causing property damage, personal
can cause injury or property damage. Refer
injury, or loss of life.
to this manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assi
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TALE b OF CONTENTS Safety Information ........................................................................2 Cleaning and Maintenance .........................................................24 Product Identification ....................................................................3 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................25 Local Codes..................................................................................3 Replacement Parts ....
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SAFETy INFORMATION LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the Continued absence to local codes, use the current National Fuel Gas Code 12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54* (USA) or the current CSA-B149.1 Instal- objects. lation Code (Canada). 13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) *Available from: in this fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated on fireplace American Nationa
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCAtION AND SPACE REqUIREMENtS Flush with a wall Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA Corner direct-vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not installation in the way of the venting system. Choose a location where the heat Through exterior wall output is not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows enclosed in a chase or doors. Figure 2 shows some common locations. Be aware of all restrictions and preca
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PRE-INSTALLATION 1 2 PREPARATION Continued 3 A Wall FRAMING AND FINISHING 4 Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 5 shows fram- B 5 ing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met. C 6 For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page D 29. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to E 7 Figure 6 for proper installation height. You can install noncombustible F G mantels at any height above the fireplace. Note: Noncombu
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V G G V A D E V B L LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP N N H C I B Fixed V V Fixed Closed Openable 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" (182.9 cm) [*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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INSt ALLAtION PRECAUtIONS VENTING INSTALLATION • Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection INSTRUCTIONS • Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on roof tops • Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings NOtICE: Read these instructions completely before attempting installation. The following actions will void the warranty on your venting system: These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (direct- • Installation of any damaged venting component vent) pi
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VENTING INSTALLATION Female Locking Lugs INSTRUCTIONS Continued 2. Direct vent pipe sections and components are designed with Male special twist-lock connections. Slots t wist-Lock Procedure: The female ends of the pipes have locking lugs (indentations). These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes. Push pipe sections together and twist one section clockwise approxi- Figure 8 - Vent Pipe Connections mately one-quarter turn until the sections are
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Minimum Pipe Siding Standoff Continued 1 Overlap 1 / " 4 7. Combustible Exterior Wall Only: Slide the wall firestop over the vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap (see Screws Figure 12). Direct Vent 8. Carefully move fireplace, with vent assembly attached, toward Pipe wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination. The pipe Wall 1 overlap should be a minimum of 1 /4". Firestop 9. Combustible Exterior Wall Only: Slide wall firestop
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CORNER INSTALLATION VENTING INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: INSTRUCTIONS • Corner ground floor installation Continued • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe) Horizontal t ermination Configurations Figures 14 through 18 show different configurations and alterna- • Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to tives for venting with horizontal termination. Each figure includes termination is possible a chart with
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 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 termina- tion below grade, you must provide proper drainage to prevent water from entering snorkel termination (see Figure
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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 8, page 8). Continued 3. Cut a hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point. INSt ALLAt ION FOR vERt ICAL t ERMINAt ION (Cover any exposed open vent pipes before cutting hole in roof.) Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installa
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Venting with Two 90° Elbows vertical t ermination Configurations Vertical (V ) Horizontal (H) 1 Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- 5' min. 6' max. cal termination. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max. Venting with Two 90° Elbows 8' min. 20' max. Vertical (V) Horizontal (H ) + 1 Horizontal (H ) 2 5' min. 2' max. Note: Install restrictor 6' min. 4' max. into inner collar of fireplace as shown. 7' min. 6' max.
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Number Description VENTING INSTALLATION WF-58 Wall Firestop - Galvanized INSTRUCTIONS RF-58-6 Roof Flashing - 0 to 6/12 Pitch - Galvanized Continued RF-58-12 Roof Flashing - 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch - Galvanized HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION VR-58 Vertical Restrictor - Galvanized Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been CSA tested and approved S-58 Vinyl Siding Standoff - Galvanized for elevations from 0-2000 feet (USA) and elevations from 0-4500 WS-58 Wall Strap feet (Canada). When installing this f
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 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, page 14). 4. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter- minals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green Wiring Diagram Decal 12" in Front of Blower ground wire is tight. 5. Mount speed co
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INSt ALLING GAS PIPING t O FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION LOCAtION Continued WARNING: A qualified service person must connect 4. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter- fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. minals on blower motor and thermal switch, and that the screw for the thermodisc bracket and green ground wire is tight. 5. Mount the speed control box against the mounting plate provided CAUtION: For propane/LP units, never connect in the lower fi
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION To Gas Supply Equipment Continued (Natural) Shutoff Valve Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and To External plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge Regulator hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 31). (Propane/LP) Control IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve (equipment shutoff valve) Valve in an accessible location. The main gas valve is for turning on or Flexible Gas Line shutting off the gas
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INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNT FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SWItCH - GWMS2 Continued 1. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire for wall switch to the TPTH 3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank or gas meter to terminal on valve. Connect remaining wire terminal to TH equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 34 or 35). Apply noncor- terminal on valve. Make sure wire terminals are in positions rosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show on unit as pictured in Figure 36. If wire
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Removing Glass Door FIREPLACE INSTALLATION If replacement of glass is necessary, the entire assembly, glass and Continued frame, must be replaced. If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape the remaining fragments onto the frame. Installing 9-volt Alkaline Battery in Hand-Held 1. Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right Remote Control Unit and then down and forward to remove screen/rod assembly 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote control unit. from the firebox. Set
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INSt ALLING LOGS, LAvA ROCK AND FIREPLACE INSTALLATION GLOWING EMbERS Continued Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these 3. If installing brick liner in new fireplace, go to step 4. If install- ing brick liner in an existing fireplace, carefully remove logs, logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs sup- lava rock, and ember material. plied with fireplace. Open louvers, remove scre
