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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)K36EN SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)K36EP 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 as
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TAbLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ........................................................................2 Inspecting Burners......................................................................23 Product Identification ....................................................................3 Cleaning and Maintenance .........................................................23 Local Codes..................................................................................3 Troubleshooting .........
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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 32. 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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INsTAll ATION PRECAuTIONs Venting i nstallation • Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection i nstructions • 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 The following actions will void the warranty on your venting system: attempting installation. • Installation of any damaged venting component These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (direct- • Unau
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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 AND ALTERNATE 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
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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 ST-58-36 36" Snorkel Termination, Galvanized INSTRUCTIONS SC-58 Storm Collar - Galvanized Continued WF-58 Wall Firestop - Galvanized HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION RF-58-6 Roof Flashing - 0 to 6/12 Pitch - Galvanized Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been CSA tested and approved RF-58-12 Roof Flashing - 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch - Galvanized for elevations from 0-2000 feet (USA) and elevations from 0-4500 VR-58 Vertical Restrictor - Galvanized feet (Canada). S-
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 2. Attach green ground wire from power cord to blower housing using screw provided (see Figure 25, page 14). Tighten screws securely. 3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward. The blower will Wiring Diagram Decal fit inside the back opening and be held in position against the 12" in Front of Blower back wall by the magnets (see Figure 25, page 14). 4. Be certain that all wire termin
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INSt ALLING GAS PIPING t O FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION LOCAtION Continued WARNING: A qualified service person must connect 3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward and the thermodisc positioned up near the fireplace bottom. The thermodisc must be oriented near the fireplace bottom as shown in Figure 28, page 15, CAUtION: For propane/LP units, never connect in o
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CONNECtING FIREPLACE t O GAS SUPPLY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 31). 1. Open lower louver door panel by gently pulling forward. IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve (equipment shutoff v
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PRESSURE tES t ING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECt IONS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33). Continued 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP fireplace t est Pressures Equal t o or Less t han 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace. 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33). 3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position. 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/L
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INSt ALLING OPtIONAL BRICK LINER FIREPLACE INSTALLATION MODELS bL36DA(SA), bL36DHA(SA) Continued WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and Removing Glass Door unplug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner. If replacement of glass is necessary, the entire assembly, glass and frame, must be replaced. If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Ac- the remaining fragments onto the frame. cessories, page 32. 1. Remo
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7. Pull ember material apart into pieces no larger than a dime. FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Place these pieces loosely and sparingly directly onto the Continued exposed front section of the burner (see Figure 44). This will create the glowing ember appearance as the flame touches the INSt ALLING LOGS, LAvA ROCK AND ember material. Do not block air slots by using too much ember GLOWING EMbERS material in one area. It is not necessary to use all of the ember material provided. Each log is marked
