Desa C36 Installation Instructions Manual

(v)c36 36” smooth face (v)c36i 36” smooth face with insulation (v)c36h 36” smooth face with insulation & herringbone refractory (v) (v)c36l, cwc36c 36” circulating (v)c36li 36” circulating with insulation (v)c36lh 36” circulating with insulation &

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This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on
how to install and maintain your appliance, it also
contains information that will enable you to obtain
replacement parts or accessory items when needed.
Keep it with your other important papers.
WARNING: Always leave glass doors fully opened or fully closed when operating this fireplace.
DESA INTERNATIONAL
2701 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
P.O. BOX 90024
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101-9004
www.desatech.com
(V)C36I
(V)C36H
36" smooth face with insulation & Herringbone refractory
(V)C36L, CWC36C
(V)C36LI
(V)C36LH
36" circulating with insulation & Herringbone refractory
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning fireplace or for
use with a vented gas log approved to ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 or RGA
2-72 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to
ANS Z21.11.2 standard. A DESA hood must be installed when
using a vent-free gas log heater (see Accessories, p. 12).
(V)C36
36" smooth face
36" smooth face with insulation
36" circulating
36" circulating with insulation
ALL DIMENSIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE IN
INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
P/N 107777-01
REV C
3/02

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  • Page 1 2-72 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to contains information that will enable you to obtain ANS Z21.11.2 standard. A DESA hood must be installed when replacement parts or accessory items when needed. using a vent-free gas log heater (see Accessories, p. 12).
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 2 SELECTING LOCATION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 2 MINIMUM CLEARANCES ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 2 FRAMING AND INSTALLING ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 3 HEARTH EXTENTION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 3 OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 3 FAN/BLOWER KIT ASSEMBLY ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 4 CHIMNEY PIPE AND OFFSET INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Back and side of fireplace -------------- ¾” minimum designed and tested for the fireplace system, you may Note: The ¾” clearance is not required at the nailing flanges cause a fire hazard. ♦ The DESA warranty will be voided by and DESA • Floor* ------------------------------------- 0” minimum disclaims any responsibility for the following actions: *See step 2 of “Installing the Fireplace”...
  • Page 4: Framing And Installing

    FRAMING AND INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE HEARTH EXTENSION A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 16” in front of STEP 1: Frame the opening for the fireplace using the and a minimum of 8” beyond each side of the fireplace dimensions shown in figures 1 & 2. opening is required to protect combustible floor construction STEP 2: If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, in front of the fireplace.
  • Page 5: Fan/Blower Kit Assembly

    Chimney weight above offset rests on return elbow. CHIMNEY PIPE Straps must be securely nailed to rafters or joists (see figure 8, The DESA chimney system consists of 12, 18, 24, 36 and 48 details a & b). inch, snap-lock double-wall pipe segments, planned for Maximum length of pipe between supports (return elbow maximum adaptability to individual site requirements.
  • Page 6: Firestop Spacers

    All pipe connections between the offset and return must be secured with two screws, only on the outer Figure 7 *TYPICAL OFFSET INSTALLATION pipe, and shall not penetrate the inner stainless. Figure 9 ELBOW OFFSET *For systems with two elbow sets, the minimum height is 22 feet.
  • Page 7: Flashing And Termination

    PENETRATING THE ROOF INSTALLING FLASHING ON A METAL ROOF To maintain a 1-inch clearance to the pipe on a roof with a When installing the flashing on a metal roof, it is required that pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. putty tape be used between the flashing and the roof.
  • Page 8: Finishing Your Fireplace

    TERMINATIONS / SPARK ARRESTOR The fireplace system must be terminated with the listed round top or chase terminations. In any case, refer to the installation instructions supplied with the termination. The terminations approved for this fireplace are the RT-8DM and RTL-8DM that can be used for flashing or chase and ET-8DM, ETO- 8DM, ETL-8DM and ETLO-8DM for chase style termination only.
  • Page 9: Mantels

    MANTELS OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS A mantel may be installed if desired (see figure 18 & 19), GLASS DOORS Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels, or any other Glass doors are optional with the fireplace. When the combustible material projecting from the front face must not fireplace is in operation, doors must in FULLY OPENED or be placed within 9 inches of the fireplace opening (and within FULLY CLOSED position only or a fire hazard may be...
  • Page 10: Gas Line Installations

    Remove fragmented portions of refractory (see figure 21). NOTE: A DESA hood must be installed when using an unvented gas log set (see accessories on page 12). WARNING: Do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed.
  • Page 11: Damper Operation

    Pushing the handle in to the right will lock the damper blade closed (see figure 23). WARNING: Risk of fire! Replace grate with DESA model 109910-01 grate only. This grate has been designed to keep the operation of your fireplace safe and efficient.
  • Page 12: Illustrated Parts

    HANDY BOX ASSEMBLY 108018-01 INSULATION, SURROUND 27253 LABEL, NOTICE 107854-01 BRACKET, REFRACTORY RIGHT 27347 LABEL, ASSEMBLY WARNING *ITEMS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY **FOR MODELS (V)C36, (V)C36I, (V)C36H ***FOR MODELS (V)C36L, (V)C36LI, (V)C36LH, CWC36C ****FOR MODELS (V)C36H, (V)C36LH For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
  • Page 13 ILLUSTRATED PARTS For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
  • Page 14 REPLACEMENT PARTS VC36H/VC36LH C36H/C36LH VC36(I)/VC36L(I) C36(I)/C36L(I) CWC36C ACCESSORY PARTS For more information, visit www.desatech.com...

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