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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
TM
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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NATURAL PROPANE/LP
(V)V36N (V)V36P
(V)V42N (V)V42P
CHDV47NR CHDV47PR
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
WARNING: Improper installation, ad-
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
justment, alteration, service, or mainte-
ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
nance can cause injury or property
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 29 LOCAL CODES ........................................................................... 3 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 30 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3 REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................
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SAFETY INFORMATION 3 LOCAL CODES 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Continued Upper Louver 7. Do not modify this fireplace under any circumstances. Any Panel Flue Collar parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operat- ing fireplace. 8. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing, installing, or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, ser- vice, or repair this fireplace. Have fireplace inspected annu- Nailing ally by a qualifie
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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 Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: D Back, and sides 0"/mm B C Perpendicular walls 6" (152mm) A Floor 0"/mm Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067mm) Front 36" (914mm) Top of Standoffs 0"/mm E F Vent (See venting instructions for specific venting clearances.) G Nailing Tabs Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8" may be H flush with the
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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 Interna- INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS tional (direct-vent) pipe components and terminations. • Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection The venting system must terminate on the outside of the structure
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning 8 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Male INSTALLATION PLANNING Slots There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: • Horizontal Termination Female Locking Lugs • Vertical Termination Horizontal Termination Installation 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 kit
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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 Installation Planning (Cont.) 10 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 9. Slide wall firestop against interior wall surface and attach with screws provided. See Figure 13 for horizontal termination details. WARNING: Never run vent downward as this may cause excessive temperatures which could cause a 10. Place fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible ma- fire. Operation of improperly installed and main- terial if needed. Nail or screw side flang
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 Installation Planning (Cont.) 11 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vertical (V) Required Horizontal (H) CORNER INSTALLATION 36" 42" CHDV Vertical Pipe (36"/42") Recommended Applications: 1 1 1 *46 /2" min. 50 /2" min. 50 /2" min. None 30" max. 1 1 1 • Corner ground floor installation 57 /2" min. 61 /2" min. 61 /2" min. 1 ft. 48" max. 1 1 1 69 /2" min. 73 /2" min. 73 /2" min. 2 ft. 60" max. • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally th
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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 Vertical (V) Horizontal (H ) Horizontal (H ) + 1 1 Horizontal (H ) 45°Elbow 2 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' m
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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 Vertical Termination Configurations Venting with One 90° Elbow Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- cal termination. 5' min. 2' max. 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 45° Elbow Horizontal (H ) Note: Install restrictor
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15 Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 15 High Altitude Installation Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components for V36 and V42 Model Series VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your DESA International direct-vent fireplace has been CSA 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 ma
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components for V36 and V42 Model Series (Cont.) 16 Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components for CHDV Model Series VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued DESA International Terminations DESA International Elbows Number Description Number Description 01494 Vertical Round Termination - Galvanized (1) SDE58-45 45° Elbow - Galvanized (1) 01495 Horizontal Round Termination - Galvanized (1) SDE58-90 90° Elbow - Galvanized (1) 01
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 17 Check Gas Type 17 Installing Optional Blower Accessories FIREPLACE INSTALLATION . 3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer CHECK GAS TYPE wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward. The blower Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If you have will fit inside the back opening and be held in position against conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace. See retailer where you the back wall by the magnets (see Figu
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessories (Cont.) 18 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 9. Check to make sure that the power cord is completely clear of the 4. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter- blower wheel and that there are no other foreign objects in blower minals on blower motor and thermal switch, and that the screw wheel. Turn blower on and check for operation. Turn blower off for the thermodisc bracket and green ground wire is tight. by tur
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 19 Installing Optional Blower Accessories (Cont.) 19 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 co
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) 20 Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued To Gas Supply We recommend that you install a sediment trap/drip leg in supply (Natural) line as shown in Figure 31. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it To External Regulator is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel (Propane/LP) supply and fireplace. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where trapped Equ
