Desa Ironhaus Selway IKC36N Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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Handcrafted Fireplace Systems
NATURAL GAS ModeLS IKC36N 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.ironhaus.com or 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 INSTALLATIoN MANUAL Handcrafted Fireplace Systems This fireplace is manufactured for Ironhaus under IRONHAUS brand name by DESA Heating, LLC. The Selway NATURAL GAS ModeLS IKC36N 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 ......44 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 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 Do not use this fireplace to cook 3. Never install the fireplace • 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 Panel Nailing 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 PRe-INSTALLATIoN PRePARATIoN Continued NOTICE: This fireplace is in- tended for use as supplemental " " 15" 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 41"...
  • 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: Position Vent Cap horizontal vent cap in center of the 8 " round hole and attach to exterior wall with four wood screws provided.
  • 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 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 veNTING INSTALLATIoN Continued Note: Install Vertical Venting restrictor into inner collar of fireplace V = 40' max. 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° 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- Outer Door Installation Held Remote Control Unit It is important that you remove glass doors 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote prior to installing your fireplace. To remove control unit. doors, pull up and out to disengage pins.
  • Page 26 FIRePLACe INSTALLATIoN Continued Removing Inner Glass Door WARNING: Logs are unitized If replacement of glass is necessary, entire and not attached to the burner. Do assembly, glass and frame, must be replaced. If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape re- not handle log assembly by top logs.
  • Page 27: Operation

    FIRePLACe INSTALLATIoN Continued INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS 10. Install right brick panel using the same method described in step 6 for left brick panel. BL36DA(SA) AND BL36DHA(SA) 11. Replace deflector shield using screws WARNING: If fireplace has removed in step 7. been running, turn off unit.
  • Page 28 oPeRATIoN Continued C. Use only your hand to push in or turn 12. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only, the gas control knob. Never use tools. turn control knob clockwise to the If the knob will not push in or turn PILOT position or set selector switch in by hand, don't try to repair it, call a the OFF position.
  • Page 29 oPeRATIoN Continued After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about THERMOSTAT SERIES MODEL one minute. Turn control knob to ON position. HRC200 Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere be- The hand-held remote can be operated using tween HI and LO. Slide selector switch to the either the manual mode (MANU) or thermo- REMOTE position (see Figure 47).
  • Page 30: Inspecting Burners

    oPeRATIoN Continued Safety Features Light fireplace as instructed in Lighting In- When away from home for an extended period of structions on page 27. Set wall thermostat to time or as a child safety feature to prevent acciden- desired temperature. tal ignition of the fireplace, the receiver ON/OFF/ This thermostat has been electronically cali- REMOTE switch should be in the OFF position.
  • Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance

    INSPeCTING bURNeRS Continued Thermopile If vent configuration is installed incorrectly, flames will lift or "ghost". This can be danger- 3/8" to 1/2" ous. Inspect flames after installation to ensure proper installation and performance. Pilot Burner Figure 51 shows a typical flame pattern. If burner flame pattern differs from that de- 1/8"...
  • 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 IKC36N SERIES www.ironhaus.com or www.desatech.com 121333-01A...
  • Page 39 PARTS MODELS IKC36N 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 108011-02 Bottom Louver Assembly...
  • Page 40 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS IKC36N SERIES www.ironhaus.com or www.desatech.com 121333-01A...
  • Page 41 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS IKC36N 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: Desa Heating, Llc 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.

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