Design Dynamics DVF-36S-N Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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OWner'S OPerAtiOn AnD inStALLAtiOn MAnUAL
nAtUrAL
GAS MODeLS GAS MODeLS
DvF-36S-n
DvF-36h-n
DvF-36Sc-n
DvF-36hc-n
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.
— 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.
Direct vent FirePLAce
PrOPAne/LP
DvF-36S-P
DvF-36h-P
DvF-36Sc-P
DvF-36hc-P
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
Stacked Brick/Standard Glass
herringbone Brick/Standard Glass
Stacked Brick/cool touch Glass
herringbone Brick/cool touch Glass

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  • Page 1 Direct vent FirePLAce OWner’S OPerAtiOn AnD inStALLAtiOn MAnUAL nAtUrAL PrOPAne/LP GAS MODeLS GAS MODeLS DvF-36S-n DvF-36S-P DvF-36h-n DvF-36h-P DvF-36Sc-n DvF-36Sc-P DvF-36hc-n DvF-36hc-P 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Information ... 2 Product Identification ... 4 Local Codes... 4 Product Features ... 4 Preinstallation ... 5 Location of Termination Cap ... 7 Venting Installation... 8 Fireplace Installation... 14 Wiring Diagram ... 21 Operation ... 21 WARNING: Improper instal- lation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
  • Page 3 SAFety inFOrMAtiOn Continued Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than oth- ers.
  • Page 4: Product Identification

    SAFety inFOrMAtiOn Continued 3. Never install the fireplace • in a recreational vehicle • in windy or drafty areas where curtains or other combustible (flammable) objects can make contact with the fireplace front • in high traffic areas 4. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing, installing or repairing.
  • Page 5: Preinstallation

    PrODUct FeAtUreS Continued • This fireplace may be installed in any room of your house provided all local codes and these installation instructions are followed. • Each time you turn on your fireplace, you may notice some amount of condensation on the inside of the fireplace glass.
  • Page 6: Framing And Finishing

    PreinStALLAtiOn Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: *Back and sides Perpendicular walls Floor Ceiling to louver opening Front Top of Standoffs Vent (See venting instructions for specific venting clearances.) Combustible material with a maximum thick- ness of 5/8"...
  • Page 7: Location Of Termination Cap

    LOcAtiOn OF terMinAtiOn cAP Fixed Closed TERMINATION CAP A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12" (30.5 cm) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [6" (15 cm) min. for 10,000 Btu or less; 9" (23 cm) in US if between 10,000 and 50,000, 12"...
  • Page 8: Venting Installation

    ventinG inStALLAtiOn NOTICE: Read these instruc- tions completely before at- tempting 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 at- tached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance.
  • Page 9: Installation Planning

    ventinG inStALLAtiOn Continued INSTALLATION pLANNING There are two basic types of direct vent installation: • Horizontal Termination • Vertical Termination Outside air flex installation is required for both horizontal and vertical installation (see page 13). Horizontal Termination Installation IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations require only inner portion of wall firestop.
  • Page 10 ventinG inStALLAtiOn Continued WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. 5. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position the horizontal vent cap in the center of the " round hole and attach to the exterior wall with four wood screws provided.
  • Page 11 ventinG inStALLAtiOn Continued Minimum Pipe Overlap Direct " Vent Pipe Wall Firestop Maintain 1" Minimum Air Space Around Outer Pipe When Penetrating a Wall " x 11 " Framed Opening Exterior Wall with Vinyl Siding Figure 13 - Typical Horizontal Termination Cap Mounting with Additional Siding Standoff Installed Horizontal Termination Configurations...
  • Page 12 ventinG inStALLAtiOn Continued Vertical Termination Installation 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 16) to avoid cutting load bearing members.
  • Page 13: High Altitude Installation

    ventinG inStALLAtiOn Continued 5. Place the flashing over the pipe section(s) extending through the roof. Secure the base of the flashing to the roof and fram- ing with roofing nails. Be sure roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing as shown in Figure 16, page 12.
  • Page 14: Fireplace Installation

    ventinG inStALLAtiOn Continued PARTS LIST 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" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized P58-36 36"...
  • Page 15 FirePLAce inStALLAtiOn Continued For propane/LP connection only, the installer must supply an external regulator. The exter- nal regulator will reduce incoming gas pres- sure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of w.c. pressure. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, fireplace regulator damage could occur.
  • Page 16: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply

    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. Route flexible gas line (provided by in- staller) from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace.
  • Page 17 FirePLAce inStALLAtiOn Continued Propane/LP Equipment Shutoff Valve Supply Tank Gas Valve Figure 24 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Fireplace Equipment Shutoff Valve Meter Gas Valve Figure 25 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace pRESSURE TESTING FIREpLACE GAS CONNECTIONS 1.
  • Page 18 FirePLAce inStALLAtiOn Spring Loaded Pin Outer Door Middle Door Figure 26 - Removing/Installing Middle Door Removing and Installing Inner Door Inner door is factory installed. 1. Open outer door. Secure door in open position to avoid accidental breakage. 2. Remove middle door by lifting from hinges (see Figure 26).
  • Page 19 FirePLAce inStALLAtiOn Side Bricks Side Trim Screen and Rod Figure 27 - Removing/Installing Brick, Side Trim and Screen Figure 28 - Removing/Installing Inner Door LAVA ROCK, EMBER FLAKES AND SCRAp LOG INSTALLATION Lava rock, ember flakes and scrap log pieces are included with your fireplace.
  • Page 20: Wall Switch Installation

    FirePLAce inStALLAtiOn Continued 3. Place ember flakes around front and sides of burner and on burner ports (see Figure 30). This will create the glowing ember appearance as the flame touches the ember flakes. Do not block burner ports by overlapping ember flakes in one area. It is not necessary to use all ember material provided.
  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    IGNITOR LEAD ORANGE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an igni- tion device which automatically lights the pilot.
  • Page 22: Remote Operation

    OPerAtiOn Continued 6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Fol- low “B” in the safety information on page 21. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
  • Page 23: Cleaning And Maintenance

    inSPectinG BUrnerS Continued Figure 37 shows a typical flame pattern. If burner flame pattern differs from that de- scribed: • turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 21) • see Troubleshooting, page 25 Figure 37 - Typical Flame Pattern cLeAninG AnD MAintenAnce WARNING: Turn off fireplace...
  • Page 24: Specifications

    You can also visit DESA’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. SPeciFicAtiOnS DVF-36S-N, DVF-36H-N, DVF-36SC-N, DVF-36HC-N • Rating: 66,000 Btu/hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas Only • Ignition: Electronic • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" w.c.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. 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 Ignitor will not spark or pilot will not light...
  • Page 26 OBSERVED PROBLEM Pilot will not stay lit No gas to burner, although wall switch and valve are set to the ON position Frequent pilot outage Fireplace produces a clicking/ ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Slight smoke or odor during initial operation trOUBLeShOOtinG Continued...
  • Page 27 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 28: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    PArtS BreAkDOWn MODELS DVF-36S-N, DVF-36S-P, DVF-36H-N, DVF-36H-P, DVF-36SC-N, DVF-36SC-P, DVF-36HC-N, DVF-36HC-P www.desatech.com 120441-01A...
  • Page 29: Parts List

    This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 24 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIpTION 120150-01 Outer Glass Assembly 120155-01 Middle Glass Assembly 118003-01 Glass Door Assembly 118003-02 Glass Door Assembly Face Weldment 17327...
  • Page 30 PArtS BreAkDOWn BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS DVF-36S-N, DVF-36S-P, DVF-36H-N, DVF-36H-P, DVF-36SC-N, DVF-36SC-P, DVF-36HC-N, DVF-36HC-P www.desatech.com 120441-01A...
  • Page 31 BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS DVF-36SC-N, DVF-36SC-P, DVF-36SH-N, DVF-36SH-P, DVF-36S-N, DVF-36S-P, DVF-36H-N, DVF-36H-P This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 24 of this manual. PART NO. 120402-01 Burner Plate Weldment...
  • Page 32 PArtS BreAkDOWn REFRACTORY PARTS FOR MODELS DVF-36S-N, DVF-36S-P, DVF-36H-N, DVF-36H-P, DVF-36SC-N, DVF-36SC-P, DVF-36HC-N, DVF-36HC-P www.desatech.com 120441-01A...
  • Page 33 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 24 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIpTION 102520-01 Refractory Retainer 120248-01 Left Refractory 120449-01 Left Refractory 120247-01 Right Refractory 120448-01 Right Refractory 120278-01 Rear Refractory 120447-01 Rear Refractory...
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  • Page 36: Limited Warranty

    Model ______________________________ Serial No. ___________________________ Date Purchased ______________________ Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. DESA Heating, LLC 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.

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