1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Desa Manuals
  4. Indoor Fireplace
  5. VKC36N Series
  6. Owner's operation and installation manual

Desa (V)KC36N series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Direct vent
Hide thumbs Also See for (V)KC36N series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Patent Pending
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)KC36N SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)KC36P SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed 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

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Desa (V)KC36N series

Summary of Contents for Desa (V)KC36N series

  • Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Patent Pending NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)KC36N SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)KC36P SERIES WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. —...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 31 Product Identification ........... 4 Troubleshooting ..........33 Local Codes............5 Specifications ............ 37 Product Features ..........5 Replacement Parts ..........37 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 5 Service Hints ............. 37 Location of Termination Cap ........
  • Page 3 SAFETy Continued Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs WARNING: Do not allow fans of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the to blow directly into the fireplace. flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not Avoid any drafts that alter burner be working properly.

  • Page 4: Product Identification

    SAFETy Continued 2. If you smell gas from carpeting, bedding material, etc. • shut off gas supply Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before • do not try to light any appliance cleaning fireplace. • do not touch any electrical switch; do 6.

  • Page 5: Local Codes

    PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCATION AND SPACE REqUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your DESA Heating, LLC direct-vent Flush with a wall fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system.
  • Page 6 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued • If your fireplace is to be installed directly on CLEARANCES carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible ma- Minimum clearances to combustibles for the terial other than wood, it must be installed fireplace are as follows: on a metal or wood panel extending the full *Back and sides 0"/cm width and depth of the fireplace.
  • Page 7 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued Wall " Top of Louver Opening " 21" Horizontal Vent " Vertical Vent Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall Mantel from Top of Louver " " 15" Ref. Mantel Depth Ref. Opening "...

  • Page 8: Location Of Termination Cap

    LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) balcony [*12"...

  • Page 9: Venting Installation

    NOTICE: Do not seal termination These models are tested and approved for cap to vent pipe. Cap must be use with DESA Heating, LLC (direct-vent) pipe removable for vent inspection components and terminations. and maintenance. The venting system must terminate on the out-...
  • Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING 5. Carefully determine location where vent pipe assembly will penetrate outside There are two basic types of direct-vent wall. Center of hole should line up with installation: center line of horizontal vent pipe. Mark • Horizontal Termination wall for a 11 "...
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. Apply Mastic to This will cause a fire hazard. All Four Sides 6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Posi- Vent Cap tion horizontal vent cap in center of the 8 "...
  • Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Minimum Pipe Siding Standoff Recommended Applications: Overlap 1 " • Installation using cabinet surrounds Direct-Vent • Through the wall using round or square Pipe Screws termination (up to 12" adjustable pipe) • NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Wall Firestop Adjustable...
  • Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued CORNER INSTALLATION Required Recommended Applications: Vertical (V) Vertical Pipe Horizontal (H) • Corner ground floor installation " min. None 30" max. • Ground floor installation where pipe vents " min. 1 ft. 48" max. horizontally through wall (over 12" horizon- "...
  • Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION 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. 45° Elbow Venting with Two 90° Elbows Horizontal (H Vertical (V) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H 5' min.

  • Page 15: Installation For Vertical Termination

    VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL should be framed to 11 " x 11 " (292 mm x 292 mm) inside dimensions, as shown in TERMINATION Figure 9 on page 10 using framing lumber Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in the same size as ceiling joists.
  • Page 16 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 5. Place flashing over pipe section(s) ex- similar factors may cause poor draft or tending through roof. Secure base of down-drafting in high winds. Increasing flashing to roof and framing with roofing vent height may solve this problem. nails.
  • Page 17 HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Reduce input 4% for each Your DESA Heating, LLC direct-vent fireplace 1000 feet above sea level. Check with your has been tested and approved for elevations local gas company for proper orifice size from 0-2000 feet (USA) and elevations from identification.
  • Page 18 Termination Kit (Includes Round PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS Termination, Wall Firestop, 45° AND COMPONENTS Elbow) HHT-58 High Wind Round Horizontal DESA (5"/8") Pipe & Vent Kits Termination Kit, Galvanized Number Description HTS-58 Horizontal Square Termination, P58-6 6" Section Double Wall Pipe,...

  • Page 19: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE 5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing plastic control shaft forward INSTALLATION through round opening in switch bracket (see Figure 27). CHECK GAS TYPE 6. While supporting speed control, secure Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you control shaft with lock nut by pushing are installing.
  • Page 20 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place blower against lower rear wall of CAUTION: Never touch the firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port di- blower wheel while in operation. rected upward and thermodisc positioned up near fireplace bottom. Thermodisc 9. Check to make sure that power cord is must be oriented near fireplace bottom completely clear of blower wheel and as shown in Figure 29 in order to sense...
  • Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: A qualified 7. Check to make sure that power cord is service person must connect completely clear of blower wheel and fireplace to gas supply. Follow that there are no foreign objects in blower all local codes.
  • Page 22 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment CAUTION: Use only new, trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 32. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it is black iron or steel pipe. Inter- within reach for cleaning. Install in piping sys- nally-tinned copper tubing may tem between fuel supply and fireplace.
  • Page 23 FIREPLACE fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. INSTALLATION 5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment Continued shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon- To Gas Supply nected fittings for leaks. Equipment (Natural) Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than Shutoff Valve 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1.
  • Page 24 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS CONNECTIONS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure HRC100 AND HRC200 SERIES 34, page 23). NOTICE: Use only alkaline bat- 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for teries (not included).
  • Page 25 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Installing 9-Volt Alkaline Battery in Hand- Removing Louver Panels Held Remote Control Unit Remove top and bottom louver panels by 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote simultaneously pulling both top end spring control unit. latches towards center of appliance until they are disengaged from locating holes 2.
  • Page 26 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Remount new frame at hinge with five WARNING: The glass door new screws before closing door. This will ensure seating of gasket. must be securely in place before 5. Close glass door frame. Lock latches by running this fireplace.

  • Page 27: Operation

    FIREPLACE OPERATION INSTALLATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Continued READ BEFORE LIGHTING 7. Remove three screws from deflector WARNING: If you do not fol- shield on the inside top of firebox. Set low these instructions exactly, shield and screws aside. a fire or explosion may result 8.
  • Page 28 OPERATION Continued 6. The pilot is located by the main burner and MANUAL LIGHTING should not require accessing for lighting. PROCEDURE 7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise 1. Remove glass door (see Removing/Re- to PILOT (see Figure 45). placing Glass Door, page 25). 8.
  • Page 29 OPERATION Continued ON/OFF SERIES MODEL HRC100 heat from the fireplace will turn off the fireplace. Ideally, place the hand-held remote in the center Hold the control button on the hand-held remote of the room facing towards the fireplace. until burner turns on. Hold the control button Note: Do not hold the hand-held remote for again until burner turns off (see Figure 47).

  • Page 30: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATION INSPECTING bURNERS Continued Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. OPERATING OPTIONAL PILOT ASSEMBLY GWMT1 - WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. Alterations may have WARNING: Do not con- occurred during shipping and handling.

  • Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance

    INSPECTING bURNERS CLEANING AND Continued MAINTENANCE BURNER FLAME PATTERN WARNING: Turn off fireplace Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or float- and let cool before cleaning. ing. Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on installation type and weather conditions.
  • Page 32 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued PILOT AND BURNERS WARNING: Only parts sup- • Remove ember material before cleaning plied by the manufacturer should burners and replace when cleaning is be used when replacing broken complete. • Burner and controls should be cleaned or damaged glass door panel with compressed air to remove dust, dirt (see Replacement Parts, page...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLEShOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater 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: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 34 TROUbLEShOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot lights but flame goes 1. Gas control knob not fully 1. Press in gas control knob out when control knob is pressed in fully released 2. Gas control knob not 2. After pilot lights, keep gas pressed in long enough control knob pressed in 30 seconds...
  • Page 35 TROUbLEShOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a whistling 1. Turning gas control knob to 1. Turn gas control knob to LO noise when burner is lit HI position when burner is position and let warm up for cold a minute 2.
  • Page 36 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    • fireplace will not produce specified heat serial numbers of your heater ready. • propane/LP gas supply might be low (pro- You can also visit DESA Heating, LLC’s web pane/LP units only) site at www.desatech.com. You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, contact your local gas supplier.

  • Page 38: Parts

    PARTS MODELS KC36N, VKC36N, KC36P AND VKC36P SERIES www.desatech.com 116226-01K...
  • Page 39 PARTS MODELS KC36N, VKC36N, KC36P AND VKC36P SERIES This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 37 of this manual. NO. PARTNO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Firebox Assembly Face Weldment 108010-01 Door Assembly 108010-02 Door Assembly (V Models Only) 108011-01 Top Louver Assembly...
  • Page 40 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS KC36N, VKC36N, KC36P AND VKC36P SERIES www.desatech.com 116226-01K...
  • Page 41 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS KC36N, VKC36N, KC36P AND VKC36P SERIES This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 37 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Burner Pan Assembly Base Grate Firebox Base Bottom...

  • Page 42: Accessories

    PT36B -Brushed Brass dealer. If they can not supply these accessories PT36P - Platinum call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for PT36PB - Polished Brass information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 43 ACCESSORIES Continued RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT KIT - HRC200 SERIES HRC100 SERIES Allows the fireplace to be operated in a manu- Allows the fireplace to be turned on and off ally or thermostatically-controlled mode. You conveniently.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    This is DESA Heating, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to two (2) years on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase.

This manual is also suitable for:

(v)kc36p series

Table of Contents