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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed 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.
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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS
"VICTORIAN" MODEL
PROPANE/LP GAS
"VICTORIAN" MODEL
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service,
or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation
and operational procedures. For
assistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
(V)V36ENA(1)
SERIES
(V)V36EPA(1)
SERIES
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Page 1: Natural Gas
For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. -
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 WIRING DIAGRAM ... -
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) 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 termi- nation require exterior portion of wall firestop available only in vent kit 01491 (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 10. Place fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible ma- terial if needed. Nail or screw side flanges to framing to secure unit in place. IMPORTANT: Make sure fireplace is level before securing.
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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 5' min.
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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
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components for V36 and VV36 Series 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) . -
Page 16: Fireplace Installation
Firestop Plate SF-58 Stucco Flashing - For use with HTS-5 PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS FOR VV361 SERIES DESA (5/8") Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description 01492 Horizontal Square Termination Kit Includes: 45° Elbow (Through 5" Wall), Wall Firestop,... - Page 17 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter- minals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight. 5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic control shaft forward through the opening in the switch bracket (see Figure 26).
- Page 18 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Model BKT Installation Note: When installing the BKT thermostatically-controlled blower, you must first secure the thermal switch bracket to the blower if it has not already been factory installed. 1. Place the green ground wire with ring terminal between the bottom hole on the thermal switch bracket and the top ear hole on the blower assembly.
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Page 19: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING: A qualified service person must con- nect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: For propane/LP units, never connect fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane/LP supply. -
Page 20: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Open lower louver door panel by gently pulling forward. 2. - Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33, page 20). 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace. 3.
- Page 22 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Brick Liner Models BL36DA(SA) and BL36DHA(SA) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER MODELS BL36DA(SA) AND BL36DHA(SA) WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and unplug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner. This brick liner kit is optional. You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Accessories, page 37.
- Page 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 2. Rest left side of log #2 (front log) onto top of log #1. Place right side of log onto second pin located on right side of grate (see Figure 41). 3. Place log #3 (rear log) onto pins on rear of grate as shown in Figure 42.
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Page 24: Wall Switch Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Wall Switch Installation Optional Remote Control Installation WIRING DIAGRAM FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION The installation of a wall switch allows you to activate the gas control valve and turn the fireplace on and off. The wall switch is to be connected to the incoming 120 volt regular household wiring that supplies the electricity to the fireplace. -
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OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. -
Page 26: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE Operating Optional Blower Accessory INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Assembly Burner Flame Pattern OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Locate the blower controls by opening the lower louver panel on the fireplace. Blower controls are located on the left side of the switch bracket to the left just inside the louver panel. -
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. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON. OBSERVED PROBLEM Ignitor will not spark or pilot will not light Pilot will not stay lit... - Page 29 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 30: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models (V)V36ENA(1), (V)V36ENSA(1), (V)V36ENHA(1), (V)V36EPA(1), (V)V36EPSA(1), (V)V36EPHA(1) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS (V)V36ENA(1), (V)V36ENSA(1), (V)V36ENHA(1), (V)V36EPA(1), (V)V36EPSA(1), (V)V36EPHA(1) 10-2 10-5 10-6 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10-1 10-4 10-3 111253-01A... -
Page 31: Parts List
Models (V)V36ENA(1), (V)V36ENSA(1), (V)V36ENHA(1), (V)V36EPA(1), (V)V36EPSA(1), PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. (V)V36ENA(1) (V)V36ENSA(1) (V)V36ENHA(1) (V)V36EPA(1) (V)V36EPSA(1) (V)V36EPHA(1) DESCRIPTION 108010-01 108010-02 108011-01... - Page 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models (V)V36ENA(1), (V)V36ENSA(1), (V)V36ENHA(1), (V)V36EPA(1), (V)V36EPSA(1), (V)V36EPHA(1) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS (V)V36ENA(1), (V)V36ENSA(1), V)V36ENHA(1), (V)V36EPA(1), (V)V36EPSA(1), AND (V)V36EPHA(1) For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111253-01A...
- Page 33 Models (V)V36ENA(1), (V)V36ENSA(1), (V)V36ENHA(1), (V)V36EPA(1), (V)V36EPSA(1), (V)V36EPHA(1) PARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS (V)V36ENA(1), (V)V36ENSA(1), (V)V36ENHA(1), (V)V36EPA(1), (V)V36EPSA(1), AND (V)V36EPHA(1) This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. PART NUMBER 110996-02...
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Page 34: 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. 17,500/25,000 Btu/hr Natural... -
Page 35: 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 36 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 TAPE 111253-01A...
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Page 37: 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 38: 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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