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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
TM
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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NATURAL GAS “VICTORIAN” MODEL (V)V36EN,
(V)V42EN SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS “VICTORIAN” MODEL (V)V36EP,
(V)V42EP SERIES
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 INSPECTING BURNERS.......................................................... 26 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 27 LOCAL CODES ........................................................................... 3 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................
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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 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 B C Back, and sides 0"/mm Perpendicular walls 6" (152mm) A Floor 0"/mm Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067mm) Front 36" (914mm) E Top 0"/mm F Vent (See venting instructions for G Nailing Tabs specific venting clearances.) Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8" may be H flush with the top front of
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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 INSTALLATION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: Female • Horizontal Termination Male Locking Slots • Vertical Termination Lugs 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 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 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 CORNER INSTALLATION 36" 42" Vertical Pipe Horizontal (H) (36"/42") 1 1 Recommended Applications: *43 /2" min. 46 /4" min. None 30" max. 1 1 54 /2" min. 57 /4" min. 1 ft. 48" max. • Corner ground floor installation 1 1 66 /2" min. 69 /4" min. 2 ft. 60" max. 1 1 • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall 78 /2" min. 81 /4" min. 3 ft. 84
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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 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 may need to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifi
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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 INSTRUCTIONS Continued PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND DESA International Venting Accessories COMPONENTS Number Description DESA International (5/8") Pipe & Vent Kits 01504 Firestop Plate (4) Number Description 01505 Adjustable Roof Flashing 0 to 8/12 - Galvanized (6) 01492 Horizontal Square Termination Kit 01506 Steep P
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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- Speed Control Switch minals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green Bracket Blower ground wire is tight. Plug-In 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). Control 6. While supporting speed control, secur
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) 18 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Model BKT Installation Note: When installing the BKT thermostatically-controlled blower, 5. Mount the speed control box against the mounting plate pro- you must first secure the thermal switch bracket to the blower if it vided in the lower fireplace cavity by placing the plastic control has not already been factory installed. shaft forward through the round hole (see Figure 26, page 17). 1. P
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 19 Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location 19 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. LOCATION Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diam- WARNING: A qualified service person must con- eter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. nect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. If pipe is too small, undue loss
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply 20 Checking Gas Connections FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorro- Installation Items Needed sive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver leak. Correct all leaks at once. • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas sup- p
