Desa V36EN-A, VV36ENB, V36EP-A, VV36EPB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
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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.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
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.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS
"VICTORIAN" MODEL
VV36ENB(1) SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS
"VICTORIAN" MODEL
VV36EPB(1) SERIES
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service,
or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation
and operational procedures. For
assistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
V36EN-A AND
V36EP-A AND
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Summary of Contents for Desa V36EN-A, VV36ENB, V36EP-A, VV36EPB
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Page 1: Natural Gas
For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. -
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 ... 16 WIRING DIAGRAM ... -
Page 3: Product Identification
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and 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. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace. -
Page 4: Product Features
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 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 5: Framing And Finishing
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) 0"/mm Vent (See venting instructions for specific venting clearances.) Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8"... -
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 (30.5mc) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [12 inches (30.5cm) minimum] C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (30.5cm) recommended to prevent condensation on window] D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24 inches (61cm) 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 (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: Installation Planning
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 (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 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. IMPORTANT: Make sure fireplace is level before securing.
- 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 5' min.
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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. 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 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
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been 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 orifice to a smaller size. -
Page 16: Fireplace Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Installing Optional Blower Accessory VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS (CONT.) Number Description RF-58-12 Roof Flashing - 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch, Galvanized VR-58 Vertical Restrictor, Galvanized S-58... - Page 17 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Switch Bracket Control Knob Locknut Control Shaft Figure 26 - Attaching Speed Control to Firebox Wiring Diagram Decal 12" in Front of Blower Figure 27 - Location of Wiring Diagram Decal (Model May Vary From Illustration) Model BKT Installation Note: When installing the BKT thermostatically-controlled blower, you must first secure the thermal switch bracket to the blower if it has not already been factory installed.
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Page 18: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) 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... -
Page 19: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
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. Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. -
Page 20: Checking Gas Connections
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. - Page 21 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 34. CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass.
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Page 22: Installing Logs, Lava Rock And Glowing Embers
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Brick Liner Models BL36DA(SA) and BL36DHA(SA) Installing Logs, Lava Rock and Glowing Embers FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER MODELS BL36DA(SA) AND BL36DHA(SA) WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and unplug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner. - Page 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Rest left side of log #2 (front log) onto top of log #1. Place right side of log onto second pin located on right side of grate (see Figure 41). Place log #3 (rear log) onto pins on rear of grate as shown in Figure 42.
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Page 24: Wiring Diagram
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Wall Switch Installation Optional Remote Control Installation WIRING DIAGRAM FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION The installation of a wall switch allows you to activate the gas control valve and turn the fireplace on and off. The wall switch is to be connected to the incoming 120 volt regular household wiring that supplies the electricity to the fireplace. -
Page 25: Operating Fireplace
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. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. -
Page 26: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE Operating Optional Blower Accessory INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Assembly Burner Flame Pattern OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Locate the blower controls by opening the lower louver panel on the fireplace. Blower controls are located on the left side of the switch bracket to the left just inside the louver panel. -
Page 27: 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 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA’s technical service site www.desatech.com. Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON. OBSERVED PROBLEM Ignitor will not spark or pilot will not light Pilot will not stay lit... - Page 29 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 30: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models V36EN-A, V36EP-A, VV36ENSB(1), VV36ENHB(1), VV36EPSB(1), VV36EPHB(1) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS V36EN-A, V36EP-A, VV36ENSB(1), VV36ENHB(1), VV36EPSB(1), VV36EPHB(1) 10-2 10-5 10-6 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10-1 10-4 10-3 111253-01D... -
Page 31: Parts List
Models V36EN-A, V36EP-A, VV36ENSB(1), VV36ENHB(1), VV36EPSB(1), VV36EPHB(1) PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. V36EN-A VV36ENSB(1) V36EP-A VV36EPSB(1) 108010-01 108010-01 108010-02 108010-02 108011-01... - Page 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models V36EN-A, VV36ENSB(1), VV36ENHB(1), V36EP-A, VV36EPSB(1), VV36EPHB(1) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS V36EN-A, VV36ENSB(1), VV36ENHB(1), V36EP-A, VV36EPSB(1), VV36EPHB(1) For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111253-01D...
- Page 33 PARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS V36EN-A, VV36ENSB(1), VV36ENHB(1), V36EP-A, VV36EPSB(1), VV36EPHB(1) This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. PART NUMBER 110996-02 108759-01 11165 108763-01...
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Page 34: Replacement Parts
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA’s Customer Service Depart- ment at 1-866-672-6040. When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. V36EN-A Series V36EP-A Series... -
Page 35: Owner's Registration Form
Address: City: Home Phone: E-Mail: Please answer the following questions to register your product with DESA: 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/Family Room ❍ Office/Warehouse If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store? 3. - Page 36 Postage Required 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TAPE 111253-01D...
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Page 37: Accessories
Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA’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 38: Warranty Information
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. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.