Desa DVC36 Owner's Installation Instructions Manual

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DIRECT-VENT CHASSIS
OWNER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Patent Pending
MODELS (V)DVC36(B)(H) AND (V)DVC42(B)(H)
FOR USE WITH DVM SERIES BURNER MODULES
Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-
tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop-
erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation
and operational procedures. For assistance or addi-
tional information consult a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* per-
manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made
by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com

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  • Page 1 DIRECT-VENT CHASSIS OWNER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Patent Pending MODELS (V)DVC36(B)(H) AND (V)DVC42(B)(H) FOR USE WITH DVM SERIES BURNER MODULES Installation and service must be performed by a quali- fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information .......... Venting Installation Instructions ......7 Local Codes............3 Replacement Parts ..........16 Product Identification ........... 3 Technical Service..........17 Product Features ..........3 Accessories ............17 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 4 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List..18 Location of Termination Cap ........
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETy INFORMATION PRODUCT Continued IDENTIFICATION 3. You must keep control compartments, burn- Upper Louver Flue Collar ers and circulating air passages clean. More Panel frequent cleaning may be needed due to ex- cessive lint and dust from carpeting, bedding Nailing material, etc. Turn off the gas valve and pilot Flange light before cleaning fireplace. Glass Door 4. Have venting system inspected annually by Assembly a qualified service person. If needed, have venting system cleaned or repaired. 5. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated on fireplace nameplate.
  • Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation

    • There must not be any obstruction such as PRE-INSTALLATION bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks or util- PREPARATION ity buildings within 24" from the front of the termination cap. LOCATION AND SPACE • Do not locate termination cap where excessive REqUIREMENTS snow or ice build up may occur. Be sure to Determine the safest and most efficient location clear vent termination area after snow falls to for your DESA direct-vent fireplace. Make sure prevent accidental blockage of venting system. that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the When using snow blowers, do not direct snow venting system. Choose a location where the heat...
  • Page 5 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 1" " " Continued " NOTICE: This fireplace is in- tended for use as supplemental heat. Use this fireplace along with " 41" your primary heating system. Do Nailing " Nailing Tabs not install this fireplace as your Tabs "...
  • Page 6: Location Of Termination Cap

    LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) balcony [*12"...
  • Page 7: Venting Installation Instructions

    VENTINg INSTALLATION WARNING: Read all instruc- INSTRUCTIONS tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. NOTICE: Read these instruc- Failure to do so could result in tions completely before at- serious injury, property damage tempting installation. or loss of life. These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (direct-vent) pipe components and NOTICE: Failure to follow these in- terminations.
  • Page 8: Installation Planning

    5. Carefully determine the location where the vent VENTINg INSTALLATION pipe assembly will penetrate the outside wall. INSTRUCTIONS The center of the hole should line up with the Continued center-line of the horizontal vent pipe. Mark the wall for a 10 " x 10 " square hole. Cut and INSTALLATION PLANNING frame the square hole in the exterior wall where There are two basic types of direct-vent in- the vent will be terminated. If the wall being stallation: penetrated is constructed of noncombustible • Horizontal Termination material, such as masonry block or concrete, • Vertical Termination " hole with zero clearance is acceptable (see Figure 9). horizontal Termination Installation IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations Female require only inner portion of wall firestop. Hori-...
  • Page 9 VENTINg INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vent Cap WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. Position the Noncombustible Exterior Wall: horizontal vent cap in the center of the 8 " round hole and attach to the exterior wall with four wood screws provided. Before attaching the vent cap to exterior wall, run a bead of Wood Screw non-hardening mastic (pliable sealant) around Figure 10 - Installing Horizontal Vent Cap the outside edges to make a seal between it and...
  • Page 10 VENTINg INSTALLATION GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: INSTRUCTIONS • Installation using cabinet surrounds Continued • Through the wall using round or square termina- tion (up to 12" horizontal pipe) Minimum Pipe Siding Standoff Overlap 1 " • NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Direct-Vent Adjustable Pipe Horizontal Screws Pipe 1" Max. 4° Elbow High Wind Square Wall Termination Firestop Wall Firestop Maintain 1"...
  • Page 11 VENTINg INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued CORNER INSTALLATION Not to Exceed Recommended Applications: (H) Limits Square • Corner ground floor installation Termination 90° Elbow • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizon- tally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe) • Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to termination is possible Wall 90° Elbow 1" Min. Not to Exceed (H) Limits Firestop Square As Required Termination for (V), See Chart for 4°...
  • Page 12 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. 4° Elbow Venting with Two 90° Elbows horizontal (h Vertical (V) horizontal (h horizontal (h ' min. ' max. 6' max. 6' min. 4' max. 1' max. 7' min.
  • Page 13 VENTINg INSTALLATION Flat Ceiling Installation 1. Cut a 10 " square hole in the ceiling using INSTRUCTIONS the locating hole as a center point. The opening Continued should be framed to 10 " x 10 " (27.3 cm x 27.3 cm) inside dimensions, as shown in Figure INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL 9 on page 8 using framing lumber the same TERMINATION size as the ceiling joists. If the area above the Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all ceiling is an insulated ceiling or an attic space, vertical installations. nail firestop from the top side. This prevents 1. Determine the route your vertical venting loose insulation from falling into the required will take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters or other clearance space. If the area above the ceiling is...
  • Page 14 VENTINg INSTALLATION Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different con- INSTRUCTIONS figurations for vertical termination. Continued Venting with Two 90° Elbows 5. Place the flashing over the pipe section(s) horizontal (h extending through the roof. Secure the base of Vertical (V) horizontal (h the flashing to the roof and framing with roof- ' min. ' max. ing nails. Be sure roofing material overlaps the 6' min.
  • Page 15 VENTINg INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vertical Venting V = 40' max. Note: Install restrictor into Note: Install inner collar of restrictor into fireplace as inner collar of shown. fireplace as shown. 4° Elbow 4° Elbow Venting with Two 90° Elbows Figure 24 - Vertical Venting Vertical (V horizontal (h) Configuration With No Horizontal Run...
  • Page 16: Replacement Parts

    VENTINg INSTALLATION Number Description HHT-8 High Wind Round Horizontal INSTRUCTIONS Termination Kit, Galvanized Continued HTS-8 Horizontal Square Termination, PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS Galvanized AND COMPONENTS HTKS-8 Horizontal Square Termination Kit (Includes: Square Termination, DESA (5"/8") Pipe & Vent Kits Wall Firestop, 4°...
  • Page 17: Technical Service

    REPLACEMENT PARTS FPD36 - Filigree, Black FPD36B - Filigree, Brushed Brass Continued FPD36P - Filigree, Platinum PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY FPD36PB - Filigree, Polished Brass Contact authorized retailers of this product. If RLD42 - Rolled Louver, Black they can not supply original replacement part(s), FPD42 - Filigree, Black call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral infor- mation. FPD42B - Filigree, Brushed Brass FPD42P - Filigree, Platinum When calling DESA, have ready FPD42PB - Filigree, Polished Brass • model number of your fireplace • the replacement part number LOUVER TRIM KIT (Rolled Louvers Only) (Not Shown) TECHNICAL SERVICE LT36B - Brushed Brass You may have further questions about installation, LT36P - Platinum...
  • Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAkDOWN MODELS (V)DVC36(B)(h) AND (V)DVC42(B)(h) www.desatech.com 118197-01C...
  • Page 19: Parts List

    PARTS LIST MODELS (V)DVC36(B)(h) AND (V)DVC42(B)(h) This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 16 of this manual. (V)DVC36(B)(h) (V)DVC42(B)(h) DESCRIPTION qTY. Firebox Assembly Face Weldment 108010-01 10838-01 Door Assembly — 10838-0 Door Assembly (V Models Only) 108011-01 108331-01 Top Louver Assembly 108011-0 108331-0 Bottom Louver Assembly Fireplace Top Fireplace Top Insulation Fireplace Surround 10908-01...
  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    WARRANTy INFORMATION kEEP THIS WARRANTy Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTy DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE 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. This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized retailers of this product and/or DESA who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit. This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation. Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner. TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES 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 ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA’S LIABILITY IS...

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