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DIRECT-VENT CORNER UNIT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Right Side Corner
Model Shown
(V)DVF36TCR(E) AND (V)DVF36TCL(E)
(V)DVF36TCR(-HA) AND (V)DVF36TCL(-HA)
(V)DVF36TCRP(E) AND (V)DVF36TCLP(E)
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
NATURAL GAS MODELS
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT CORNER UNIT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Right Side Corner Model Shown (V)DVF36TCR(E) AND (V)DVF36TCL(E) (V)DVF36TCR(-HA) AND (V)DVF36TCL(-HA) PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)DVF36TCRP(E) AND (V)DVF36TCLP(E) WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Information ... 2 Dimensions ... 5 Pre-Installation Preparation ... 5 General Venting ... 8 Venting Installation Instructions ... 10 Installation ... 18 Pilot/Electrode Assembly Adjustment ... 23 Burner Flame Adjustment ... 24 Cleaning and Maintenance ... 25 WARNING: Improper in- stallation, adjustment, al- teration, service or main- tenance can cause injury... - Page 3 Unless you use DESA components, which have been designed and tested for the fireplace system, you may cause a fire hazard. • The DESA warranty will be voided by and DESA disclaims any responsibility for the fol- lowing actions: a) Modification of the fireplace, components, doors, air inlet system and damper control.
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Page 4: With Fireplace
SAFETy INFORMATION Continued WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. -
Page 5: Dimensions
LOCATION AND SPACE REqUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA direct-vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a location where the heat output is not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors. - Page 6 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fire- place are as follows: Back and Sides of Surround* Vent Surface (Side and Bottom) Top Vent Surface (Horizontal Run) Ceiling to Opening Floor Wall to Front of Glass Perpendicular Wall to Opening of Unit Top Spacer * For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack with insulation or other materials.
- Page 7 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued The gas supply line may be connected through the side framing or alternately through the lower sub-flooring or a platform base if provided (see Figures 8). Depending on installation, refer to appropriate illustrations. Figure 6 - Rough Opening for Fireplace Platform Must Be Solid, Flat,...
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Page 8: General Venting
GENERAL VENTING These models are approved for use with DESA 58 Series, rigid type direct vent pipe as supplied by DESA or with approved types of flexible vent pipe (not supplied) when appropriately sized for an 8" outer and 5" inner diameter application. - Page 9 Fixed Closed TERMINATION CAP A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12" (30.5 cm) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [6" (15 cm) min. for 10,000 Btu or less; 9" (23 cm) in US if between 10,000 and 50,000, 12"...
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Page 10: Venting Installation Instructions
• Unauthorized modification of the venting sys- tem (Do not cut or alter vent components) • Installation of any component part not manu- factured or approved by DESA • Installation other than as instructed by these instructions WARNING: This gas fireplace and vent assembly must be vented directly to the outside. - Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been tested for a minimum 3' rise with a maximum 11" wall thickness. Any horizontal application longer than 12" must provide a minimum of 1 foot of vertical rise for every 3 feet of horizontal run. The maximum horizontal run is 20' with 8' vertical rise (see Instal- lation for Horizontal Termination).
- Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued The female ends of the Twist-lock Procedure: pipes and fittings have four locking lugs (in- dentations). These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes and fittings. (All connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning statement on page 10.) Push the pipe sections together...
- Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Combustible Exterior Wall Only: interior wall firestop over vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap (see Figure 18). Vent Cap (Horizontal Termination) Screw Figure 18 - Connecting Vent Cap with Horizontal Vent Pipe Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 19 and 20 show different configurations for venting with horizontal termination.
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Page 14: Installation For Vertical Termination
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION NOTICE: Use rigid pipe only. Flex venting is not to be used with a vertical termination. 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters, or other framing will obstruct the venting system, consider an offset (see Figure 21) to avoid cutting load bearing members. -
Page 15: Cathedral Ceiling Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 2. Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop. All connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning statement on page 11. - Page 16 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 5. Complete the cathedral ceiling installation by following the same procedures outlined in steps 2 through 7 for Flat Ceiling Installation, page 14. Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 26 through 29 show four different configu- rations for vertical termination. These minimum vertical rises are based on horizontal runs with a minimum of 1/4"...
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Page 17: High Altitude Installation
Figure 29 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been tested and approved for elevations from 0-2,000 feet and certified for elevations from 0-5,000 feet. Fireplaces for High Altitude (models ending in HA) are for installation above 4,000 feet only. -
Page 18: Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Number Description E58-45 45° Elbow, Galvanized E58-90 90° Elbow, Galvanized FSE58-45 45° Starter Elbow (Dura Vent to FMI Pipe) FP-58 Firestop Plate WF-58 Wall Firestop, Galvanized RF-58-6 Roof Flashing - 0 to 6/12 Pitch, Galvanized RF-58-12 Roof Flashing - 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch, Galvanized S-58 Vinyl Siding Standoff,... - Page 19 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Due to high tem- peratures, make sure wires are not touching upper firebox. Spring Latch Figure 33 - Removing Louver ELECTRICAL HOOKUP FOR OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Before blower accessory can be operated, the ap- pliance outlet box must be properly connected to a standard 120 VAC power source.
- Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued Battery Remote Control Unit Cover Sensor Terminal Wires 9-Volt Battery Figure 36 - Installing Battery in Hand- Held Remote Control Unit (HRC100) Installing SKYTECH/WRC Model Remote Control (Electronic Models Only) 1. Remove lower louver access panel in fire- place (see step 1 of Wall Switch Installation, page 18).
- Page 21 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig. (3.5 kPa). The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual equipment shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system...
- Page 22 INSTALLATION Continued Pilot Pilot Gas Line Adjustment Cap Do Not Kink To Pilot ON/OFF Knob 16AI Flame Inlet Outlet Adjustment Pressure Pressure Knob Figure 41 - Millivolt Control Valve From Supply Inlet Outlet Pressure Pressure Figure 42 - Electronic Control Valve INSTALLING LOG SET Before proceeding, make sure the gas control valve is in the OFF position.
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Page 23: Pilot/Electrode Assembly Adjustment
INSTALLATION Continued 8. Take twigs “C” (shaped like a “Y”) and place them as shown in Figure 48. 9. Take twigs “D” (bent twig) and place them as shown in Figure 48. 10. Place twig “E” across the top of logs “B” as shown in Figure 48. -
Page 24: Burner Flame Adjustment
PILOT/ELECTRODE ASSEMbLy ADjUSTMENT Continued The electrode is installed at the factory for proper positioning. However, alterations to the position may have occurred due to shipping and handling. These settings may need adjustment and must be done by a qualified technician. The correct position and height is as shown in Figure 50. -
Page 25: Cleaning And Maintenance
bURNER FLAME ADjUSTMENT Continued 5. To reinstall burner, follow reverse steps making sure air shutter on burner tube is completely seated over orifice mount. 6. Replace log set. Close door and latch. Reattach screen and louvers. CAUTION: Make certain ori- fice is fully inside venturi tube's air shutter and that air shutter is adjusted accordingly, see Figure... -
Page 26: Operating Fireplace
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued 3. If replacement is necessary, the entire assem- bly (frame and glass) must be replaced. If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape remaining fragments onto the frame. Remove 5 screws located on end of firebox while holding frame assembly to prevent it from falling and caus- ing injury (see Figure 54). - Page 27 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. if you smell gas, SToP! Follow “B” in the safety information, page 28. if you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 7.
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Page 28: Specifications
Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. Adjustment When calling, please have your model and serial Knob numbers ready. You can also visit DESA’s Technical Services web site at www.desatech.com. REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
WARNING: Turn off heater, disconnect power if applicable and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit. Note: The two most common causes of malfunctioning gas appliances are loose wiring connections and construction debris clogging pilot and/or control valve filter. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot PROBLEM Ignitor will not spark or burner will not light TROUbLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Defective ignitor 2. Defective pilot or misaligned electrode at pilot 3. No or low gas pressure ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. -
Page 31: Wiring Diagrams
PROBLEM Burner will not stay lit No gas to main burner when wall switch and valve are set to ON position Frequent main burner outage IGNITION CONTROL MODULE D V2 L1 IND IGNITER ASSEMBLY 24V AC 120V AC Blower Electrical Rating: 120v, 60Hz, 0.7A Figure 61 - Optional Blower Wiring Diagram 112108-01C... -
Page 32: Parts And Accessories
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES MANUAL GAS CONTROL VALVE Natural - 14389 Propane/LP - 14390 Natural, Hi Altitude - 117370-01 Contact a qualified technician if replacement is required. ELECTRONIC GAS VALVE Natural - 14428 Propane/LP - 14429 Contact a qualified technician if replacement is required. - Page 33 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Continued BLOWER KIT DVFFBK DVFFBKT - Thermostat For all models. Increases air circulation to maxi- mize heat distribution. END LOUVER KIT (Peninsula Only) Brass - 06138 Black with Brass Trim - 01645 LOUVER KIT Brass - 01628 Black with Brass Trim - 01627 PIEzO IGNITOR - 14261 112108-01C...
- Page 34 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Continued FENWAL AUTOMATIC IGNITION SYSTEM IGNITION CONTROL - 14384 LOG SET - 27237 Log Piece A - 27238 Log Piece B - 27239 Log Piece C - 27242 Log Piece D - 27240 Log Piece E - 27241 SIDE DOOR ASSEMBLY - 27200 (CERAMIC) REFRACTORY PIECES...
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Page 36: Warranty Information
We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.