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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)K36EN
SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS
MODELS (V)K36EP
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,
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
or maintenance can cause injury
or property dama
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 26 SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 27 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 3 Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: 10 D /8" 5 15" C B 49 /8" Back, and sides 0"/mm 3 35 /4" A Perpendicular walls 6" (152mm) Floor 0"/mm Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067mm) Front 36" (914mm) 3 E 13 /4" Top 0"/mm F 41" 1 Vent (See venting instructions for G 41 /4" Nailing Tabs specific venting clearances.) 1 68 /2" H Combustible material with a
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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 NOTICE: Read these instructions completely be- NOTICE: Failure to follow these instructions will void fore attempting installation. the warranty. These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (direct- INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS vent) pipe components and terminations. • Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection The venting system must terminate on the outside of the structure and • Use extr
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning 8 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING Female There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: Locking Lugs • Horizontal Termination • Vertical Termination Male Horizontal Termination Installation Slots 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 to Fit Standoff 6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position the horizontal vent 1 Standoff cap in the center of the 8 /2" round hole and attach to the exte- rior wall with four wood screws provided. Before attaching Wood Screw the vent cap to exterior wall, run a bead of non-hardening m
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) 10 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 10. Place fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible ma- terial if needed. Nail or screw side flanges to framing to secure WARNING: Never run vent downward as this may unit in place. IMPORTANT: Make sure fireplace is level before cause excessive temperatures which could cause a securing. If fireplace is not level it will not work properly. fire. Operation of improperly install
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 Installation Planning (Cont.) 11 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vertical (V) Required CORNER INSTALLATION Vertical (V) Vertical Pipe Horizontal (H) 1 Recommended Applications: *43 /2" min. None 30" max. 1 54 /2" min. 1 ft. 48" max. • Corner ground floor installation 1 66 /2" min. 2 ft. 60" max. 1 • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall 78 /2" min. 3 ft. 84" max. 1 (over 12" horizontal pipe) 90 /2" min. 4 ft. 20' max
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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 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. 20' max. 8'
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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 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 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 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 LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your COMPONENTS gas type
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 17 Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) 17 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter- minals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight. 5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic control shaft forward through the opening in the switch bracket (see Figure 26). 6. While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) 18 Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward and the thermodisc LOCATION positioned up near the fireplace bottom. The thermodisc must be oriented near the fireplace bottom as shown in Figure 28, page 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 cer- Installation Items Needed tain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver inside diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume • sealant (resis
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) 20 Removing/Replacing Glass Door FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorro- Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections sive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33, page 20). leak. Correct all leaks at once. 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP fireplace 5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to
