Desa VC36LH Installation Instructions Manual

Vc36 36” smooth face vc36i 36” smooth face with insulation vc36h 36” smooth face with insulation & herringbone refractory vc36l, cwc36c 36” circulating vc36li 36” circulating with insulation vc36lh 36” circulating with insulation & herringbon

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DESA
INTERNATIONAL
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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
VC36 36" smooth face
VC36I 36" smooth face with insulation
VC36H 36" smooth face with insulation & Herringbone refractory
VC36L, CWC36C 36" circulating
VC36LI 36" circulating with insulation
VC36LH 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).
ALL DIMENSIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE IN
INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
P/N 109091-01
REV B
12/01

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    VC36H 36” smooth face with insulation & Herringbone refractory VC36L, CWC36C 36” circulating VC36LI 36” circulating with insulation INTERNATIONAL VC36LH 36” circulating with insulation & Herringbone refractory INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning fireplace or for SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable.
  • 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

    This fireplace is not intended to be used as a substitute for FOR YOUR SAFETY a furnace to heat an entire home. Use for supplemental • Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable heat only. vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • 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

    FAN/BLOWER KIT ASSEMBLY Fan or blower kit is optional (for Models VC36L, VC36LI, VC36LH & CWC36C only) with this fireplace. Use of blowers or fans other than manufactured by DESA voids the warranty. Fan is operated by pressing the rocker switch (see figure 5) in the lower right hand corner of the fireplace face.
  • Page 6: Firestop Spacers

    Figure 7 *TYPICAL OFFSET INSTALLATION All joints (where two pipes are joined) should be secured with two screws, only on the outer 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 To maintain a 1-inch clearance to the pipe on a roof with a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. STEP 1: Determine the center point through which the pipe will penetrate the roof. STEP 2: Determine the center point of the roof. Pitch is the distance the roof drops over a given span, usually 12 inches.
  • 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: Glass Doors

    OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GLASS DOORS Glass doors are optional with the fireplace. When the fireplace is in operation, doors must in FULLY OPENED or FULLY CLOSED position only or a fire hazard may be created (see figure 20). A fireplace equipped with glass doors operates much differently than a fireplace with an open front.
  • Page 10: Gas Line Installations

    OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION STEP 4: Repack insulation around gas line and into sleeve Gas line hook up should be done by your supplier or a opening. Seal any gaps between gas line and refractory qualified service person. knockout hole with refractory cement or commercial furnace NOTE: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is cement.
  • Page 11: Damper Operation

    DAMPER OPERATION FURTHER OPERATING GUIDELINES, INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION, The damper handle, which opens and closes the damper blade, PLEASE REFER TO YOUR HOMEOWNERS GUIDE is located in the upper front face of the fireplace. Pushing the OR CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER. handle in to the left of the keyway slot will free the damper blade to automatically open.
  • Page 12: Illustrated Parts

    CARTON, FULL 27253 LABEL, NOTICE 107780-01 CARTON, TRAY 27347 LABEL, ASSEMBLY WARNING 54199 LABEL, GAS KNOCK-OUT *ITEMS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY **FOR MODELS VC36, VC36I, VC36H ***FOR MODELS VC36L, VC36LI, VC36LH, CWC36C ****FOR MODELS VC36H, VC36LH For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
  • Page 13 ILLUSTRATED PARTS For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
  • Page 14: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS ACCESSORY PARTS For more information, visit www.desatech.com...

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