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NATURAL GAS ModeLS IKC42N 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
oWNeR'S oPeRATIoN ANd
INSTALLATIoN MANUAL
This fireplace is manufactured for
Ironhaus under IRONHAUS brand name
by DESA Heating, LLC.
The Selway

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  • Page 1 ANd INSTALLATIoN MANUAL This fireplace is manufactured for Ironhaus under IRONHAUS brand name by DESA Heating, LLC. The Selway NATURAL GAS ModeLS IKC42N 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

    Venting Installation ..........9 Accessories ............42 Fireplace Installation.......... 19 Ironhaus Door Enclosure Limited Warranty ..43 Operation ............27 DESA Heating, LLC Warranty .....Back Cover Inspecting Burners..........30 INTRodUCTIoN Congratulations on your purchase of a 1. Inspect your enclosure and fireplace unit handcrafted Ironhaus Fireplace System and for any damage.
  • Page 3: State Of Massachusetts

    SAFeTy Continued Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and State of Massachusetts: propane/LP gas are odorless. An odor-making The installation must be agent is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to made by a licensed plumber the gas can fade.
  • Page 4: Local Codes

    SAFeTy Continued 3. Never install the fireplace Do not use this fireplace to cook • in a recreational vehicle food or burn paper or other flam- • in windy or drafty areas where curtains mable material. or other combustible (flammable) objects can make contact with the This fireplace reaches high tem- fireplace front...
  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRodUCT IdeNTIFICATIoN Lower Upper Louver Panel Louver Flue Collar Nailing Panel Flange Log Set Glass Door Assembly Door Frame Andiron Assembly Door Assembly Lava Glowing Burner Rock Embers Assembly Control Valve with Piezo Ignitor Switch Bracket for Optional Remote and Blower Figure 1 - Direct-Vent Fireplace with Millivolt Ignition PRodUCT FeATUReS These are a few facts that can help you under-...
  • Page 6: Pre-Installation Preparation

    PRe-INSTALLATIoN PRePARATIoN LOCATION AND SpACE are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace, these spacers REqUIREMENTS can be placed directly against wall or framing Determine the safest and most efficient loca- material. See framing details on page 7. tion for your Ironhaus direct-vent fireplace.
  • Page 7: A Separate Combustible Mantel Piece, Refer To F

    PRe-INSTALLATIoN PRePARATIoN Continued NOTICE: This fireplace is in- tended for use as supplemental " " " heat. Use this fireplace along " with your primary heating sys- tem. Do not install this fireplace as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating "...
  • 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) I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or 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: Installation Planning

    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 Apply Mastic to All vent termination into any wall. Four Sides This will cause a fire hazard. Vent Cap 6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position horizontal vent cap in center of 8 " round hole and attach to exterior wall with four wood screws provided.
  • Page 12 veNTING INSTALLATIoN Continued Minimum Pipe GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Siding Standoff Overlap 1 " Recommended Applications: • 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) " min. None 30" max. • Corner ground floor installation " min. 1 ft. 48" max. • Ground floor installation where pipe vents " min. 2 ft. 60"...
  • 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 " inside dimensions, as shown in Figure 9 on page TERMINATION 10 using framing lumber the same size as Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in 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 veNTING INSTALLATIoN Continued Note: Install Vertical Venting restrictor into inner collar of V = 40' max. fireplace as shown. Note: Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown. 45° Elbow 45° Elbow Venting with Two 90° Elbows Vertical (V ) Horizontal (H) 5' min.
  • Page 18 Termination Kit (Includes Round PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS Termination, Wall Firestop, 45° Elbow) AND COMpONENTS 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- rected upward and thermodisc positioned blower wheel while in operation. up near fireplace bottom. Thermodisc must be oriented near fireplace bottom 9.
  • Page 21 FIRePLACe INSTALLATIoN Continued 7. Check to make sure that power cord is INSTALLING GAS pIpING TO completely clear of blower wheel and FIREpLACE LOCATION that there are no foreign objects in blower wheel. Also double check all wire leads WARNING: A qualified and make sure wire routing is not pinched service person must connect or in a precarious position.
  • Page 22 FIRePLACe We recommend that you install a sediment trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure INSTALLATIoN 32. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it is Continued within reach for cleaning. Install in piping sys- tem between fuel supply and fireplace. Locate CAUTION: Use only new, sediment trap/drip leg where trapped matter black iron or steel pipe.
  • Page 23 FIRePLACe 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping sys- tem. Apply noncorrosive leak detection INSTALLATIoN fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a Continued leak. Correct all leaks at once. 5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment To Gas Supply shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon- (Natural) Equipment nected fittings for leaks.
  • 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- Outer Door Installation Held Remote Control Unit It is important that you remove doors prior 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote to installing your fireplace. To remove doors, control unit. pull up and out to disengage pins.
  • Page 26 FIRePLACe INSTALLATIoN Continued Removing Inner Glass Door Open louvers, unlock door latches and open If replacement of glass is necessary, entire glass door. See Removing Inner Glass Door, assembly, glass and frame, must be replaced. step 1 column 1. If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape re- 1.
  • Page 27: Operation

    FIRePLACe INSTALLATIoN Continued INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS 9. Install left side brick panel by sliding it between burner assembly and side of BL42DA(SA) AND BL42DHA(SA) firebox (see Figure 45). 10. Install right brick panel using the same method WARNING: If fireplace has described in step 6 for left brick panel.
  • Page 28: Manual Lighting

    oPeRATIoN 12. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only, turn control knob clockwise to the Continued PILOT position, or set selector switch in D. Do not use this appliance if any part the OFF position. has been under water. Immediately call 13.
  • Page 29 oPeRATIoN Digital Display Shows Temperature and Settings Continued Locks Turns Blower Control Knob System to Hand-Held (Optional Accessory) Prevent Remote On AUTO Variable Control Accidental ROOM or Off and TEMP TEMP Knob Ignition Allows You TEMP to Choose LOCK POWER Turns the Manual Burners...
  • Page 30: Inspecting Burners

    oPeRATIoN Continued 2. The receiver continuously receives signals Upon installation, thermostat must be allowed from the hand-held remote to control the to stabilize at room temperature for a minimum room temperature. If the hand-held remote of 30 minutes for proper operation. is misplaced, obstructed or for any reason To turn fireplace off, adjust thermostat to the cannot transmit to the receiver, the receiver...
  • Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance

    INSPeCTING bURNeRS Continued BURNER FLAME pATTERN Burner flames will be steady, not lifting or float- ing. Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on installation type and weather conditions. If vent configuration is installed incorrectly, flames will lift or "ghost".
  • Page 32 CLeANING ANd MAINTeNANCe Continued If glass has been broken, carefully remove LOGS glass door (see Removing/Replacing Glass • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Doors, page 26). Vacuum all glass pieces Installing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers, with a shop vac. page 26, to properly replace logs.
  • 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 IKC42N SERIES www.ironhaus.com or www.desatech.com 121334-01A...
  • Page 39 PARTS MODELS IKC42N 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. Firebox Assembly Face Weldment 108328-01 Door Assembly 108328-02 Door Assembly (V Models Only) 108331-01 Top Louver Assembly 108331-02 Bottom Louver Assembly...
  • Page 40 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS IKC42N SERIES www.ironhaus.com or www.desatech.com 121334-01A...
  • Page 41 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS IKC42N 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 26808 Valve Bracket...
  • Page 42: Accessories

    Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address MANUAL BLOWER KIT - BK listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 43: Ironhaus Door Enclosure Limited Warranty

    IRoNhAUS dooR eNCLoSURe LIMITed WARRANTy IMPoRTANT! PLeASe ReAd ThIS WARRANTy beFoRe INSTALLING oR USING IRoNhAUS PRodUCTS! IRONHAUS products, i.e., furnishings (not glass, finish, mesh parts and accessories sold separate from) are warranted to retail purchaser-user to be free from defects on material and workmanship for as long as you own your home (where enclosure was originally installed).
  • Page 44 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.

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