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Desa TC36N Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Patent Pending
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)TC36N SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)TC36P SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed 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.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
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  • Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Patent Pending NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)TC36N SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)TC36P SERIES WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 31 Product Identification ........... 4 Troubleshooting ..........33 Local Codes............5 Specifications ............ 37 Product Features ..........5 Replacement Parts ..........37 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 5 Service Hints ............. 37 Location of Termination Cap ........
  • Page 3 SAFETy Continued Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs WARNING: Do not allow fans of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the to blow directly into the fireplace. flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not Avoid any drafts that alter burner be working properly.

  • Page 4: Product Identification

    SAFETy Continued 2. If you smell gas from carpeting, bedding material, etc. • shut off gas supply Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before • do not try to light any appliance cleaning fireplace. • do not touch any electrical switch; do 6.

  • Page 5: Local Codes

    LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all *Available from: local codes. In the absence to local codes, American National Standards Institute, Inc. use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 1430 Broadway Z223.1/NFPA 54* (USA) or the current CSA- New York, NY 10018 B149.1 Installation Code (Canada).
  • Page 6 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued • If your fireplace is to be installed directly on CLEARANCES carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible ma- Minimum clearances to combustibles for the terial other than wood, it must be installed fireplace are as follows: on a metal or wood panel extending the full *Back and sides 0"...
  • Page 7 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued Wall " Top of Louver Opening " 21" Horizontal Vent " Vertical Vent Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall Mantel from Mantel Top of Louver Ref. Depth Ref. Opening " " 14" 16"...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Venting Installation

    VENTING INSTALLATION NOTICE: Read these instruc- WARNING: Read all instruc- tions completely before attempt- tions completely and thoroughly ing installation. before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in These models are tested and approved for serious injury, property damage use with DESA Heating, LLC (direct-vent) pipe or loss of life.

  • Page 10: Venting Installation

    VENTING INSTALLATION 3. Use a 45° elbow to connect venting sys- tem to fireplace flue collar. The elbow is Continued designed to be twist-locked onto flue collar as described in step 2. IMPORTANT: Do WARNING: Vent pipe air not attempt to alter configuration of elbow space clearances to combus- by cutting, twisting, bending, etc.
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Apply Combustible Exterior Wall: For vinyl Mastic to All Four Sides siding, stucco or wood exteriors, a siding standoff may be installed between vent cap and exterior wall. Siding standoff Vent Cap prevents excessive heat from damaging siding materials.
  • Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Carefully move fireplace, with vent as- NOTICE: Do not seal termination sembly attached, toward wall and insert cap to vent pipe. Cap must be vent pipe into horizontal termination. Pipe removable for vent inspection overlap should be a minimum of 1 "...
  • Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Never run vent downward as this may cause exces- sive temperatures which could cause a fire. Operation of improperly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. CORNER INSTALLATION Required Recommended Applications: Vertical (V)
  • Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90° ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal sys- tem using two 90° elbows. 45° Elbow Venting with Two 90° Elbows Horizontal (H Vertical (V) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H 5' min.

  • Page 15: Installation For Vertical Termination

    VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL should be framed to 11 " x 11 " inside dimensions, as shown in Figure 9 on page TERMINATION 10 using framing lumber the same size as Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in ceiling joists.
  • Page 16 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 5. Place flashing over pipe section(s) ex- similar factors may cause poor draft or tending through roof. Secure base of down-drafting in high winds. Increasing flashing to roof and framing with roofing the vent height may solve this problem. nails.
  • Page 17 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Vertical Venting Note: Install V = 40' max. restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown. Note: Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown. 45° Elbow 45° Elbow Venting with Two 90° Elbows Vertical (V ) Horizontal (H) 5' min.
  • Page 18 VENTING INSTALLATION Number Description VKS-58 Snorkel Vent Kit, Galvanized Continued (Includes: 45° Elbow, 7"-12" 45° Starter Adjustable Pipe, Wall Firestop, Elbow 36" Snorkel Termination, 4' Pipe, 1' Pipe, 90° Elbow, 26 Screws) VKR-58 Roof Vent Kit, Galvanized (Includes: 45° Elbow, 7"-12" Adjustable Pipe, Flue Restrictor, 12"...

  • Page 19: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE 5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing plastic control shaft forward INSTALLATION through round opening in switch bracket (see Figure 27). CHECK GAS TYPE 6. While supporting speed control, secure Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you control shaft with lock nut by pushing are installing.
  • Page 20 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place blower against lower rear wall of CAUTION: Never touch the firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port di- rected upward and thermodisc positioned blower wheel while in operation. up near fireplace bottom. Thermodisc must be oriented near fireplace bottom 9.
  • Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 7. Check to make sure that power cord is INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO completely clear of blower wheel and FIREPLACE LOCATION that there are no foreign objects in blower wheel. Also double check all wire leads WARNING: A qualified and make sure wire routing is not pinched service person must connect or in a precarious position.
  • Page 22 FIREPLACE We recommend that you install a sediment trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure INSTALLATION 32. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it is Continued within reach for cleaning. Install in piping sys- tem between fuel supply and fireplace. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where trapped matter CAUTION: Use only new, is not likely to freeze.
  • Page 23 FIREPLACE 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping sys- tem. Apply noncorrosive leak detection INSTALLATION fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a Continued leak. Correct all leaks at once. 5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment To Gas Supply shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon- (Natural) Equipment nected fittings for leaks.
  • Page 24 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS CONNECTIONS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure HRC100 AND HRC200 SERIES 34, page 23). NOTICE: Use only alkaline bat- 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for teries (not included).
  • Page 25 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Installing 9-Volt Alkaline Battery in Hand- Removing Louver Panels Held Remote Control Unit Remove top and bottom louver panels by 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote simultaneously pulling both top end spring control unit. latches towards center of appliance until they are disengaged from locating holes 2.

  • Page 26: Brick Panels

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Remount new frame at hinge with 5 new 3. Close glass door, lock door latches, screws before closing door. This will en- replace screen and close louvers (see sure seating of gasket. Removing Glass Door, steps 5 through 7, column 1).

  • Page 27: Operation

    FIREPLACE OPERATION INSTALLATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Continued READ BEFORE LIGHTING 5. Remove three screws from deflector WARNING: If you do not fol- shield on the inside top of firebox. Set low these instructions exactly, shield and screws aside. a fire or explosion may result 6.
  • Page 28 OPERATION MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Continued 1. Remove glass door (see Removing/Re- 6. The pilot is located by the main burner and placing Glass Door, page 25). should not require accessing for lighting. 2. Follow steps 1 through 8 under Lighting 7.
  • Page 29 OPERATION Note: Do not leave the hand-held remote in the AUTO mode close to the fireplace. The radiant Continued heat from the fireplace will turn off the fireplace. ON/OFF SERIES MODEL HRC100 Ideally, place the hand-held remote in the center of the room facing towards the fireplace.

  • Page 30: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATION INSPECTING bURNERS Continued Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. OPERATING OPTIONAL PILOT ASSEMBLY GWMT1 - WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. Alterations may have WARNING: Do not con- occurred during shipping and handling.

  • Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance

    INSPECTING bURNERS CLEANING AND Continued MAINTENANCE BURNER FLAME PATTERN WARNING: Turn off fireplace Burner flames will be steady, not lifting or float- and let cool before cleaning. ing. Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on installation type and weather conditions.
  • Page 32 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued PILOT AND BURNERS WARNING: Only parts sup- • Remove ember material before cleaning plied by the manufacturer should burners and replace when cleaning is complete. be used when replacing broken • Burner and controls should be cleaned or damaged glass door panel with compressed air to remove dust, dirt (see Replacement Parts, page...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLEShOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 34 TROUbLEShOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot lights but flame goes 1. Gas control knob not fully 1. Press in gas control knob out when control knob is pressed in fully released 2. Gas control knob not 2. After pilot lights, keep gas pressed in long enough control knob pressed in 30 seconds...
  • Page 35 TROUbLEShOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a whistling 1. Turning gas control knob to 1. Turn gas control knob to noise when burner is lit HI position when burner is LO position and let warm cold up for a minute 2.
  • Page 36 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS TC36N, TC36N-HA, VTC36N, VTC36N-HA TC36P VTC36P • Rating: 18,000/26,000 Btu/hr • Rating: 17,000/24,000 Btu/hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas Only • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas Only • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" w.c. • Manifold Pressure: 10" w.c. •...

  • Page 38: Parts

    PARTS MODELS TC36N, VTC36N, TC36P AND VTC36P SERIES www.desatech.com 116192-01M...
  • Page 39 PARTS MODELS TC36N, VTC36N, TC36P AND VTC36P SERIES This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 37 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Firebox Assembly Face Weldment 108010-01 Door Assembly 108011-01 Top Louver Assembly...
  • Page 40 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS TC36N, VTC36N, TC36P AND VTC36P SERIES www.desatech.com 116192-01M...
  • Page 41 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS TC36N, VTC36N, TC36P AND VTC36P SERIES This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 37 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Burner Pan Assembly Base Grate Firebox Base Bottom...

  • Page 42: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES DEFLECTION HOOD NOTICE: All accessories may HD36 - Black (2" Brow) not be available for all fireplace PERIMETER TRIM KIT models. PT36 - Black Purchase these accessories from your local PT36B - Brushed Brass dealer. If they can not supply these accessories PT36P - Platinum call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for PT36PB - Polished Brass...
  • Page 43 ACCESSORIES Continued RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD ON/OFF THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL KIT - HRC100 KIT - HRC200 SERIES SERIES Allows the fireplace to be operated in a manu- ally or thermostatically-controlled mode. You Allows the fireplace to be turned on and off can adjust your heat settings and turn the conveniently.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    WARRANTy KEEP ThIS WARRANTy Model (located on product or identification tag) _____________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. DESA hEATING, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty: DESA Heating, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Heating, LLC’s warnings and instructions.

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