Desa (V)KC36NE Series, (V)KC36PE Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Patent Pending
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
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
NATURAL GAS MODELS
(V)KC36NE SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS
(V)KC36PE SERIES
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Patent Pending PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Information ... 2 Product Identification ... 4 Local Codes... 4 Product Features ... 5 Pre-Installation Preparation ... 5 Location of Termination Cap ... 8 Venting Installation Instructions ... 9 Fireplace Installation... 19 Wiring Diagram ... 27 Operating Fireplace ... 28 WARNING: Improper in- stallation, adjustment, al- teration, service or main-... - Page 3 SAFETy INFORMATION Continued This fireplace must be installed by a qualified (cer- tified or licensed) service person. It has a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses a coaxial pipe (pipe within a pipe and having the same center) venting system. It brings in fresh air for combus- tion through the outer pipe and combustion gases are exhausted through the inner pipe.
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Page 4: Product Identification
SAFETy INFORMATION Continued 2. 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. -
Page 5: Product Features
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 • Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior sur- face on the back, sides or top of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached.
- Page 7 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued " " 21" Horizontal Vent Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall " 15" " " 41" " " Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation 116238-01E " Vertical Vent " Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible Nailing Nailing Tabs Tabs...
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Page 8: Location Of Termination Cap
LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP 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"... -
Page 9: Venting Installation Instructions
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 10: Venting Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION pLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent in- stallation: • Horizontal Termination • Vertical Termination Horizontal Termination Installation IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations require only inner portion of wall firestop. Hori- zontal installations using round termination require exterior portion of wall firestop (see Figure 14, page 12). - Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: horizontal vent cap in the center of the 8 round hole and attach to the exterior wall with four wood screws provided.
- Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Minimum Pipe Overlap 1 " Direct-Vent Pipe Wall Firestop Maintain 1" Minimum Air Space Around Outer Pipe When Penetrating a Wall " x 10 " Framed Opening Exterior Wall with Vinyl Siding Figure 13 - Typical Horizontal Termination Cap Mounting with Additional Siding Standoff Installed Horizontal Termination Configurations...
- Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CORNER INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Corner ground floor installation • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizon- tally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe) • Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to termination is possible Not to Exceed (H) Limits Square Termination...
- Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. 2' max. 6' min.
- Page 15 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 cut- ting load bearing members.
- Page 16 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 5. Place the flashing over the pipe section(s) extending through the roof. Secure the base of the flashing to the roof and framing with roof- ing nails. Be sure roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing as shown in Figure 19, page 15.
- Page 17 (Vertical Round High Wind Termination 12' max. 18' max. HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION 20' max. Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been tested and approved for elevations from 0-2000 ) = 40' max. feet (USA) and elevations from 0-4500 feet (Canada). When installing this fireplace at an elevation...
- Page 18 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS AND COMpONENTS DESA (5"/8") Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description P58-6 6" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized P58-12 12" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized P58-24 24" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized P58-36 36"...
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Page 19: 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 or to purchase gas conversion kit (see Accessories, page 35). - Page 20 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation. 9. Check to make sure that the power cord is com- pletely clear of the blower wheel and that there are no other foreign objects in blower wheel. Turn blower on and check for operation.
- Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 7. Check to make sure that the power cord is com- pletely clear of the blower wheel and that there are no other foreign objects in blower wheel. Also double check all wire leads and make sure wire routing is not pinched or in a precarious position.
- Page 22 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.
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Page 23: Checking Gas Connections
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Flexible Equipment Gas Line Shutoff Do NOT Valve Kink 1/2" NPT Inlet Incoming Pressure Gas Line Note: Wire Connections Not Shown for Clarity Figure 32 - Connecting Flexible Gas Line to Electronic Valve CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections , internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. - Page 24 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued pRESSURE TESTING FIREpLACE GAS CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33, page 23). 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace.
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Page 25: Brick Panels
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Remount the new frame at the hinge with five new screws before closing door. This will ensure seating of the gasket. 5. Close glass door frame. Lock latches by placing the bar under the tab on door and pushing down and back on latch (see Figure 37, page 24). -
Page 26: Wall Switch Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 7. Remove three screws from deflector shield on the inside top of firebox. Set shield and screws aside. 8. Install rear brick panel first. Rest bottom edge of panel on back edge of burner assembly (see Figure 39). 9. -
Page 27: Wiring Diagram
IGNITOR LEAD ORANGE 116238-01E WIRING DIAGRAM PILOT GREEN www.desatech.com BLUE TRANSFORMER WHITE BLACK GROUND... -
Page 28: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. -
Page 29: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OpTIONAL REMOTE OpERATION Note: The WRC receiver and hand-held re- mote control kit must be purchased separately (see Accessories, page 35). Follow installation instructions on page 26. 1. Turn equipment shutoff valve to ON posi- tion. You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand-held remote control unit. IMPORTANT: Be sure to press the ON/OFF buttons on the hand-held remote control unit for up to 3 seconds to assure proper operation. 2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the burner on and off. OpERATING OpTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Locate the blower controls by opening the lower louver panel on the fireplace. Blower controls... -
Page 30: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol 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 31: Troubleshooting
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued VENTING SYSTEM Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these guidelines: 1. Check areas of venting system that are ex- posed to the weather for corrosion (rust spots or streaks and, in extreme cases, holes). Have these items replaced immediately by a quali- fied service person. - Page 32 OBSERVED PROBLEM Pilot will not stay lit No gas to burner, although wall switch and valve are set to the ON position Frequent pilot outage Fireplace produces a clicking/tick- ing noise just after burner is lit or shut off Slight smoke or odor during initial operation TROUbLEShOOTING Continued...
- Page 33 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 34: Replacement Parts
If so, contact DESA’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’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. SPECIFICATIONS KC36NE and VKC36NE •... -
Page 35: Accessories
Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. BRICK LINER KIT... -
Page 36: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAKDOWN MODELS KC36NE, VKC36NE, KC36PE AND VKC36PE SERIES www.desatech.com 116238-01E... -
Page 37: Parts List
MODELS KC36NE, VKC36NE, KC36PE AND VKC36PE SERIES 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 DESCRIpTION Firebox Assembly Face Weldment 108010-01 Door Assembly 108010-02 Door Assembly (V Models Only) - Page 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS KC36NE, KC36PE, VKC36NE AND VKC36PE 31 33 www.desatech.com 116238-01E...
- Page 39 BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS KC36NE, KC36PE, VKC36NE AND VKC36PE 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 NO. 116212-01 116538-01 26808 11107 11102 116572-01 111288-02...
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Page 40: 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.