Desa (V)V36P Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
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NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)V36N, (V)V42N, CHDV36NR AND CHDV42NR
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)V36P AND (V)V42P
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
TM
INSTALLATION MANUAL
WARNING: Improper installation, ad-
justment, alteration, service, or mainte-
nance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual for cor-
rect installation and operational proce-
dures. For assistance or additional in-
formation consult a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
— Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
— This appliance is only for use with
the type of gas indicated on the rating
plate. This appliance is not convertible
for use with other gases, unless a
certified kit is used.
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- Page 1 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)V36N, (V)V42N, CHDV36NR AND CHDV42NR PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)V36P AND (V)V42P WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ... 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ... 3 LOCAL CODES ... 3 PRODUCT FEATURES ... 4 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION ... 4 LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP ... 6 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 7 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ... 17 OPERATING FIREPLACE ... -
Page 3: Product Identification
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued Do not modify this fireplace under any circumstances. Any parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operat- ing fireplace. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing, installing, or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, ser- vice, or repair this fireplace. -
Page 4: Product Features
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA International 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 5 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: Back, and sides 0"/mm Perpendicular walls 6" (152mm) Floor 0"/mm Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067mm) Front 36" (914mm) Top of Standoffs 0"/mm Vent (See venting instructions for specific venting clearances.) Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8"...
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Page 6: Location Of Termination Cap
LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP TERMINATION CAP A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches (305mm) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [12 inches (305mm) minimum] C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (305mm) recommended to prevent condensation on window] D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24 inches (610mm) from the... -
Page 7: Venting Installation Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: Read these instructions completely be- fore attempting installation. These models are tested and approved for use with DESA Interna- tional (direct-vent) pipe components and terminations. The venting system must terminate on the outside of the structure and can not be attached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance. - Page 8 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: • Horizontal Termination • 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 01491 for V and VV Series or SDHTRK-58 for CHDV Series (see Figure 14, page 10).
- Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: cap in the center of the 8 " round hole and attach to the exte- rior wall with four wood screws provided. Before attaching the vent cap to exterior wall, run a bead of non-hardening mastic (pliable sealant) around the outside edges to make a seal be- tween it and the outside wall.
- Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Slide wall firestop against interior wall surface and attach with screws provided. See Figure 13 for horizontal termination details. 10. Place fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible ma- terial if needed. Nail or screw side flanges to framing to secure unit in place.
- Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued CORNER INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Corner ground floor installation • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe) • Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to termination is possible Not to Exceed (H) Limits Square...
- Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) 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 Horizontal (H...
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Page 13: Installation For Vertical Termination
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations. 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 19) to avoid cutting load bearing members. - Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- cal termination. Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H 5' min. 2' max.
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Page 15: High Altitude Installation
Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components for V36 and V42 Model Series 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) . - Page 16 Wall Firestop - Galvanized (4) VR-58 Vertical Restrictor - Galvanized PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS FOR CHDV MODEL SERIES DESA International (5/8") Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description SDHTSK-58 Horizontal Square Termination Kit Includes: 45 Elbow (Through 5" Wall), Wall...
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Page 17: Fireplace Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace. See retailer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your gas type INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORIES NOTICE:The CHDV42NR model fireplace comes with... -
Page 18: Fireplace Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessories (Cont.) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Check to make sure that the power cord is completely clear of the blower wheel and that there are no other foreign objects in blower wheel. Turn blower on and check for operation. Turn blower off by turning knob fully counterclockwise before continuing. -
Page 19: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Blower Wiring Diagram CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. Variable Fan Switch Black 110/115 V.A.C. Black White Green Figure 29 - Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat-Controlled Models INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION... -
Page 20: Checking Gas Connections
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 31. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning. - Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33). Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fire- place, or using compressed air.
- Page 22 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control - RC, GHRC, CGHRC, (C)GHRCT(A) Series FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND- HELD REMOTE CONTROL - (C)GHRC AND (C)GHRCT(A) SERIES NOTICE: Use only alkaline batteries (not included). Installing Remote Receiver Open bottom louver and locate the switch bracket on the left. Unscrew the switch bracket.
- Page 23 Installing Optional Brick Liner Models BL36D(S), BL36DH(S), BL42D(S), BL42DH(S) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part infor- mation see Replacement Parts , page 33.
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Page 24: Installing Logs, Lava Rock And Glowing Embers
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Brick Liner Models BL36D(S), BL36DH(S), BL42D(S), BL42DH(S) (Cont.) Installing Logs, Lava Rock and Glowing Embers FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Install rear brick panel first. Rest bottom edge of panel on back edge of grate (see Figure 43). Install top brick panel by resting on the top of the rear panel. - Page 25 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Place log #4 (crossover log) onto pins from both logs #2 and #3 as shown in Figure 48. Place log #5 (top log) onto right pin of front log (#2) and the smooth surface of crossover log (#4) as shown in Figure 49. Make sure it is seated properly.
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Page 26: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty damage, personal injury or loss of life. -
Page 27: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased sepa- rately (see Accessories, pages 42 and 43). Follow instructions included with the remote control. (Optional [C]GHRCT[A] Only) The thermostat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between HI and LO. -
Page 28: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE Operating Optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat Operating Optional Blower Accessory INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Assembly Burner Flame Pattern OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WARNING: Do not connect the thermostat to a power source. Electrical shock and/or a fire hazard will occur. -
Page 29: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is... - Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Remote does not function For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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.
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Page 33: Replacement Parts
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Customer Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. (V)V42N CHDV36NR... -
Page 34: Illustrated Parts Breakdownand Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN (V)V36N, (V)V36NS, (V)V36NH, (V)V36P, (V)V36PS, (V)V36PH, CHDV36NR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN (V)V36N, (V)V36NS, (V)V36NH, (V)V36P, (V)V36PS, (V)V36PH, CHDV36NR 23-5 23-2 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23-6 23-1 23-4 23-3 108861-01D... - Page 35 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 33 of this manual. (V)V36N (V)V36NS (V)V36P (V)V36PS 108010-01 108010-01 108010-02 108010-02 108011-01 108011-01 108011-02 108011-02 108015-01 108015-01 108016-01 108016-01...
- Page 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Burner Assembly for Models (V)V36N, (V)V36NS, (V)V36NH, (V)V36P, (V)V36PS, (V)V36PH, CHDV36NR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS (V)V36N, (V)V36NS, (V)V36NH, (V)V36P, (V)V36PS, (V)V36PH, CHDV36NR For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 108861-01D...
- Page 37 Burner Assembly for Models (V)V36N, (V)V36NS, (V)V36NH, (V)V36P, (V)V36PS, (V)V36PH, CHDV36NR PARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS (V)V36N, (V)V36NS, (V)V36NH, (V)V36P, (V)V36PS, (V)V36PH, CHDV36NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 33 of this manual.
- Page 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN (V)V42N, (V)V42NS, (V)V42NH, (V)V42P, (V)V42PS, (V)V42PH, CHDV42NR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN (V)V42N, (V)V42NS, (V)V42NH (V)42PS, (V)V42PH, (V)V42P, CHDV42NR 23-5 23-2 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23-6 23-7 23-1 23-4 23-3 108861-01D...
- Page 39 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 33 of this manual. (V)V42N, (V)V42NS, (V)V42NH, (V)V42P (V)V42PS, (V)V42PH 108328-01 108328-02 108331-01 108331-02 109082-02 108374-01 108455-01 108740-01 11418 14123...
- Page 40 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Burner Assembly for Models (V)V42N, (V)V42NS, (V)V42NH, (V)V42P, (V)V42PS, (V)V42PH, CHDV42NR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS (V)V42N, (V)V42NS, (V)V42NH, (V)V42P, (V)V42PS, (V)V42PH, CHDV42NR For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 108861-01D...
- Page 41 Burner Assembly for Models (V)V42N, (V)V42NS, (V)V2NH, (V)V42P, (V)V42PS, (V)V42PH, CHDV42NR PARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS (V)V42N, (V)V42NS, (V)V42NH, (V)V42P, (V)V42PS, (V)V42PH, CHDV42NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 33 of this manual.
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Page 42: Accessories
Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040. for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. - Page 43 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Continued RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRCT(A) SERIES Allows the fireplace to be operated in a manually or thermostatically- controlled mode. You can adjust your heat settings and turn the fireplace on or off without leaving the comfort of your easy chair. RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD ON/OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRC SERIES Allows the fireplace to be turned on and off conveniently.
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Page 44: Warranty Information
DESA International 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. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.