Desa K36EP Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
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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
MODELS (V)K36EN
PROPANE/LP GAS
MODELS (V)K36EP
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.
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Page 1: Natural Gas
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)K36EN SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)K36EP SERIES 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... -
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: Product Identification
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 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 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.
- Page 11 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
111924-01A 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 Accessory 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 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).
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Page 18: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward and the thermodisc positioned up near the fireplace bottom. The thermodisc must be oriented near the fireplace bottom as shown in Figure 28, page 17, in order to sense temperature and properly operate. -
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 cer- tain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" inside diameter 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.) Removing/Replacing Glass Door FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorro- sive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. 5.
- Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Removing Glass Door 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. 1. Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right and then down and forward to remove screen/rod assembly from the firebox.
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Page 22: Wall Switch Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Logs, Lava Rock, and Glowing Embers Wall Switch Installation 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. -
Page 23: Wiring Diagram
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION (Model WRC) Note: If using optional wireless hand-held remote control, the wall switch must be in the ON position to be operational. The remote control then becomes the switching mechanism for fireplace operation. 1. -
Page 24: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Optional Remote Operation 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. -
Page 25: Inspecting Burners
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. The BK manual blower and the BKT thermostatically-con- trolled blower have an ON setting and an OFF setting. -
Page 26: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Glass Door Pilot and Burners Logs Venting System 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 27: 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 28 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 29: 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)K36EN Series (V)K36EP Series... -
Page 30: Illustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models (V)K36EN, (V)K36ENH, (V)K36EP, (V)K36EPH ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS (V)K36EN, (V)K36ENH, (V)K36EP, (V)K36EPH 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 111924-01A... - Page 31 110989-01 110991-02 110991-01 110990-02 110990-01 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111924-01A Models (V)K36EN, (V)K36ENH, (V)K36EP, (V)K36EPH DESCRIPTION Firebox Assembly Face Weldment Door Assembly Door Assembly (V Models Only) Top Louver Assembly Bottom Louver Assembly Fireplace Top...
- Page 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models ((V)K36EN, (V)K36ENH, (V)K36EP, (V)K36EPH ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS (V)K36EN, (V)K36ENH, (V)K36EP, (V)K36EPH 22 23 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111924-01A...
- Page 33 Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111924-01A Models (V)K36EN, (V)K36ENH, (V)K36EP, (V)K36EPH PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 111957-01 Pan Assembly Burner 111311-01 Grate Base...
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Page 34: 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 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 111924-01A...
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Page 38: Warranty Information
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.