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PROPANE/LP GAS MODEL (V)K36P SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property dam-
age, 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.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance
is not convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)K36N SERIES
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
WARNING: Improper instal-
lation, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual for
correct installation and op-
erational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified
installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
Installation and service
must be performed by a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
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- Page 1 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)K36N SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS MODEL (V)K36P SERIES WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property dam- age, personal injury, or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ... 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ... 3 LOCAL CODES ... 3 PRODUCT FEATURES ... 4 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION ... 4 LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP ... 6 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 7 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ... 16 OPERATING FIREPLACE ... -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing igni- tion. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Al- low surfaces to cool before touching. 6. -
Page 4: Product Features
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 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 5: Framing And Finishing
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: Back, and sides 0"/mm Perpendicular walls 6" (152mm) Floor 0"/mm Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067mm) Front 36" (914mm) Top of Standoffs 0"/mm Vent (See venting instructions for specific venting clearances.) Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8"... -
Page 6: Location Of Termination Cap
LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP TERMINATION CAP A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches (30.5mc) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [12 inches (30.5cm) minimum] C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (30.5cm) recommended to prevent condensation on window] D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24 inches (61cm) from the... -
Page 7: Venting Installation Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: Read these instructions completely be- fore attempting installation. 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 8: Installation Planning
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: • Horizontal Termination • Vertical Termination Horizontal Termination Installation IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations require only inner portion of wall firestop. Horizontal installations using round termina- tion require exterior portion of wall firestop (see Figure 14, page 10). - Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: cap in the center of the 8 " round hole and attach to the exte- rior wall with four wood screws provided. Before attaching the vent cap to exterior wall, run a bead of non-hardening mastic (pliable sealant) around the outside edges to make a seal be- tween it and the outside wall.
- Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Combustible Exterior Wall Only: interior wall surface and attach with screws provided. See Fig- ure 13 for horizontal termination details. 10. Place fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible ma- terial if needed.
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Page 11: Corner Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued CORNER INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Corner ground floor installation • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe) • Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to termination is possible Not to Exceed (H) Limits Square... - Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H ) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H...
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Page 13: Installation For Vertical Termination
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 cutting load bearing members. - Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- cal termination. Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H 5' min. 2' max.
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Page 15: High Altitude Installation
111923-01B VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been tested and approved for elevations from 0-2000 feet (USA) and elevations from 0-4500 feet (Canada) . When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the USA), you may need to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. -
Page 16: Fireplace Installation
Check Gas Type Installing Optional Blower Accessories VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued PARTS LISTS 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"... - Page 17 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic control shaft forward through the round opening in the switch bracket (see Figure 26). 6. While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until it is tight against front panel.
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Page 18: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessories (Cont.) Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Mount the speed control box against the mounting plate pro- vided in the lower fireplace cavity by placing the plastic control shaft forward through the round hole (see Figure 26, page 17). 6. -
Page 19: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diam- eter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur. - Page 20 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) Installing Optional Wall Mount Switch - GWMS2 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected. 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fire- place, or using compressed air.
- Page 21 Installing Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control - GHRCB and GHRCTB Series FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND- HELD REMOTE CONTROL - GHRCB AND GHRCTB SERIES NOTICE: Use only alkaline batteries (not included). Installing Remote Receiver 1. Open bottom louver and locate the switch bracket on the left. 2.
- Page 22 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Removing/Replacing Glass Door (Cont.) Installing Optional Brick Liner Models BL36D(S) and BL36DH(S) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Removing Glass Doors If replacement of glass is necessary, the entire assembly, glass and frame, must be replaced. If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape the remaining fragments onto the frame.
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Page 23: Operating Fireplace
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with fireplace. -
Page 24: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OPERATING FIREPLACE For Your Safety Read Before Lighting (Cont.) Lighting Instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. - Page 25 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector switch in the RE- MOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit. This will drain the battery. Blower Control Knob (Optional Accessory) Selector Switch in Remote Position Figure 51 - Setting the Selector Switch, Gas Control Knob, and Variable Control Knob for Remote Operation ON/OFF SERIES MODEL GHRCB Hold the control button on the hand-held remote until burner...
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OPERATING FIREPLACE Operating Optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat Operating Optional Blower Accessory INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Assembly Burner Flame Pattern OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WARNING: Do not connect the thermostat to a power source. Electrical shock and/or a fire hazard will occur. -
Page 27: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. In- spect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to exces- sive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is... - Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Remote does not function For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 31: Replacement Parts
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA’s Customer Service Depart- ment 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. (V)K36N Series (V)K36P Series... -
Page 32: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models (V)K36N, (V)K36NH, (V)K36P, (V)K36PH ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS (V)K36N, (V)K36NH, (V)K36P, (V)K36PH 10-5 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10-9 10-7 10-8 10-6 111923-01B... - Page 33 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. PART NUMBER 108010-01 108010-02 108011-01 108011-02 109082-01 111958-01 10-1 111933-01 10-2 111932-01 10-3 111961-01 10-4 111960-01 10-5 111926-01 10-6 111929-01...
- Page 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models (V)K36N, (V)K36NH, (V)K36P, (V)K36PH ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS (V)K36N, (V)K36NH, (V)K36P, (V)K36PH (#56) For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111923-01B...
- Page 35 PARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS (V)K36N, (V)K36NH, (V)K36P, (V)K36PH This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111923-01B Models (V)K36N, (V)K36NH, (V)K36P, (V)K36PH...
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Page 36: Accessories
Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA’s Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040. for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. -
Page 37: Owner's Registration Form
Address: City: Home Phone: E-Mail: Please answer the following questions to register your product with DESA: 1. Where will the product be used? Living/Family Room Office/Warehouse If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store? 3. - Page 38 Postage Required 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111923-01B TAPE...
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Page 40: Limited Warranty
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. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.
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