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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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NATURAL GAS “VICTORIAN” MODEL V42EN-A AND VV42ENB(1) SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS “VICTORIAN” MODEL V42EP-A AND VV42EPB(1) 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 27 SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 28 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ....... 30 LOCAL CODES .............................................................
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SAFETY INFORMATION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3 LOCAL CODES SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Continued Upper Louver 5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and Panel Flue Collar 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. 6. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace. Nailing 7. Do not modify this fireplace under any ci
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PRODUCT FEATURES 4 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 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 Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: 1 5 D 1 13 /2" B /8" 58 C /2" 21 Back, and sides 0"/mm 5 Perpendicular walls 6" (152mm) 41 A /8" Floor 0"/mm Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067mm) Front 36" (914mm) 3 E 16 /4" Top 0"/mm F48" Vent (See venting instructions for 1 48 G /4" Nailing Tabs specific venting clearances.) Combustible material with a maxim
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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 (1829mm) [*12 inches (305mm) minimum] minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened J = clearance to non-mechan
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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 8 Installation Planning 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 termi- nation require exterior portion of wall firestop available only in vent Fig
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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 6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position the horizontal vent to Fit Standoff 1 cap in the center of the 8 /2" round hole and attach to the exte- Standoff rior wall with four wood screws provided. Before attaching the vent cap to exterior wall, run a bead of non-hardening mastic Wood
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10 Installation Planning (Cont.) 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 Required CORNER INSTALLATION Vertical (V) Vertical Pipe Horizontal (H) 1 Recommended Applications: *46 /4" min. None 30" max. 1 57 /4" min. 1 ft. 48" max. • Corner ground floor installation 1 69 /4" min. 2 ft. 60" max. 1 • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall 81 /4" min. 3 ft. 84" max. 1 (over 12" horizontal pipe) 93 /4" min. 4 ft. 20' max. * Ground Fl
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Installation Planning (Cont.) 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 14 Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 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. 20' max. 8' max. Vertical (V) Horizontal (H ) + 1 Horizontal (H ) 45° Elbow 2 Note: Install restrict
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15 Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 15 High Altitude Installation Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components 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 feet Continued (Canada). When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the USA), you may need to decrease the input rating by changing
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 16 Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components (Cont.) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Installing Optional Blower Accessory 5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic VENTING INSTALLATION control shaft forward through the opening in the switch bracket INSTRUCTIONS (see Figure 26). Continued 6. While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until it PARTS LIST
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 17 Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) 17 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 9. Check to make sure that the power cord is completely clear of the 5. Mount the speed control box against the mounting plate pro- blower wheel and that there are no other foreign objects in blower vided in the lower fireplace cavity by placing the plastic control wheel. Turn blower on and check for operation. Turn blower off shaft forward through the round hole (see Figure 26, page 16). b
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 18 Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued For propane/LP connection only, the installer must supply an Blower Wiring Diagram external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, when servicing control
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 19 Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) 19 Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap/drip leg in supply CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY line as shown in Figure 31. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel Installation Items Needed supply and fireplace. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where trapped • 5/16" hex socket wrenc
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 20 Checking Gas Connections FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas valve CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS (see Figure 34 for propane/LP or Figure 35 for natural gas). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing 5. Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, pages 2
