Desa CD36RN Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS MODELS
(V)CD36RN, (V)CD36RNE
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS
(V)CD36RP, (V)CD36RPE
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.
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
NATURAL GAS MODELS
(V)CD36TN, (V)CD36TNE,
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS
(V)CD36TP, (V)CD36TPE
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS MODELS NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)CD36RN, (V)CD36RNE (V)CD36TN, (V)CD36TNE, PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)CD36RP, (V)CD36RPE (V)CD36TP, (V)CD36TPE 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TAbLE OF CONTENTS Safety .............. Inspecting Burners..........37 Product Identification ........... 4 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 38 Local Codes............4 Troubleshooting ..........39 Product Features ..........5 Specifications ............ 45 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 5 Replacement Parts ..........45 Location of Termination Cap ........ 9 Service Hints ............. -
Page 3: Safety
SAFETy Continued Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs Due to high temperatures, the of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the appliance should be located out flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If of traffic and away from furniture you have these signs, the fireplace may not and draperies. -
Page 4: Safety
SAFETy Continued 3. Never install the fireplace venting system cleaned or repaired. See • in a recreational vehicle Cleaning and Maintenance, page 38. • in windy or drafty areas where curtains 7. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, or other combustible (flammable) objects paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace. -
Page 5: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES These are a few facts that can help you under- • Models (V)CD36RE/TE are equipped with stand and enjoy your direct-vent fireplace: an electronic ignition system that requires 120VAC to operate. An electrode ignitor • The CD36R dedicated rear vent is best suited automatically lights the pilot flame when for flush or corner installations when vented the fireplace is turned on. -
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued • When locating termination cap, it is impor- tant to observe the minimum clearances Fire Board shown in Figure 7, page 7. Collar • If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra Protector framing by positioning your fireplace against an already existing framing member. -
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued FRAMING AND FINISHING MANTEL CLEARANCES Figure 5 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 7 shows projected mantel depths at Figure 6 shows framing for corner installation. various heights above the top of the louver All minimum clearances must be met. opening. -
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued Outer Surround Combustible Material May Be Used " SAFE ZONE (3.8 cm) 6" 33° (15.2 cm) " (14 cm) " (9.5 cm) Perpendicular To Fireplace 12" Side Wall Opening (30.5 cm) Figure 8 - Side Clearances for Combustible Materials "... -
Page 9: 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 10: Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
REqUIREMENTS FOR ThE COMMONWEALTh OF MASSAChUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled INSpECTION equipment installed in every dwelling, building or The state or local gas inspector of the side structure used in whole or in part for residential wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment purposes, including those owned or operated by shall not approve the installation unless, upon... -
Page 11: Venting Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION NOTICE: Read these instruc- NOTICE: Failure to follow these in- tions completely before attempt- structions will void the warranty. ing installation. NOTICE: Do not seal termination These models are tested and approved for cap to vent pipe. Cap must be use with DESA Heating, LLC (direct-vent) pipe removable for vent inspection components and terminations. -
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION pLANNING 5. Carefully determine location where vent pipe assembly will penetrate outside wall. There are two basic types of direct-vent Center of hole should line up with center installation: line of horizontal vent pipe. Mark wall for a •... -
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. Apply Mastic to This will cause a fire hazard. All Four Sides 6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position Vent Cap horizontal vent cap in center of 8 " round hole and attach to exterior wall with four wood screws provided. -
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE: Do not seal termination WARNING: Never run vent cap to vent pipe. Cap must be downward as this may cause removable for vent inspection excessive temperatures which and maintenance. could cause a fire. Operation of improperly installed and main- Vent tained venting system could result in serious injury, property... -
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VENTING INSTALLATION Horizontal Straight/ Square Continued Adjustable 90° Termination Pipe 24" Max. Elbow Straight/Adjustable Pipe 18" Max. Horizontal Square Termination 45° Elbow Wall Firestop Wall Firestop Corner Installation Corner Installation vertical (v) Horizontal (H) vertical (v) Horizontal (H) " Min. "... -
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued SNORKEL TERMINATION INSTALLATION Snorkel terminations are available for installa- R e c o m m e n d e d A p p l i c a t i o n s M o d e l s tions requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of (V)CD36R and (V)CD36T: the building. -
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued venting with Two 90° Elbows Horizontal (H)+ vertical (v) Horizontal (H) Horizontal (H 5' Min. 2' Max. 6' Max 6' Min. 3' Max. 8' Max 7' Min. 4' Max. 10' Max 90° 8' Min. 5' Max. 12' Max Elbow 12' Min. -
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Note: If an offset is needed to avoid obstruc- 1.5" 1" tions, you must support vent pipe every 3 feet. Use wall straps for this purpose (see Figure 26, page 17). Whenever possible, use 45° elbows instead of 90° elbows. The 45°... -
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued vertical Termination Configurations for Rear vent Note: Install a Figures 29 and 30 show two different configu- VR-58 vertical rations for vertical termination. restrictor ring into inner pipe VERTICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS USING section prior to MULTIPLE 90° ELBOWS (V)CD36R REAR attaching vent VENT termination cap. -
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VENTING INSTALLATION venting with Two 90° Elbows Continued vertical (v) Horizontal (H) 8' Min. 6' Max vertical Termination Configurations for 9' Min. 8' Max Top vent 10' Min. 10' Max Figures 31 and 34 show four different configu- 12' Min. 14' Max rations for vertical termination. -
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VENTING INSTALLATION Number Description VKG-58 Ground Floor Vent Kit, Galvanized Continued (Includes: 45° Elbow, 7"-12" Adjust- able Pipe, Wall Firestop, Horizontal Square Termination, 16 Screws) VKGR-58 Ground Floor Vent Kit (Cottage Rear Vent) (Includes: 7"-12" Adjustable Pipe, Wall Firestop, Horizontal Square Termination, 12 Screws) VKB-58 Basement Vent Kit, (Includes: 45°... -
Page 22: Fireplace Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL SUppLY CONNECTION 5. Remove two screws and outer cover on the left side of the outer cabinet. CAUTION: Disconnect the 6. Reinsert junction box retaining flange electrical power to the supply through slot now on the left side and swing screw mounting tab back through notch circuit before attempting to con- as before. -
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 2. Attach green ground wire from power cord to blower housing using screw pro- Lower Firebox vided (see Figure 36). Tighten screws Cavity securely. 3. Place blower against lower rear wall Side View Blower Location of firebox outer wrapper with exhaust Magnetic Spade port directed upward. -
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 2. Connect wire harness and power cord terminals. Connect blue jumper wire to blower motor terminal and right side termi- nal of thermal switch. Connect black wire to left side of thermal switch and white wire to other remaining blower motor terminal. -
Page 25: Safety
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 10. The blower will only run when speed con- Pilot Burner trol knob is in the ON position and thermal switch senses temperature after fireplace Ignitor Lead Orange begins to heat up. Blower speed can be Transformer adjusted by rotating control knob. -
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OpTIONAL WIRELESS Installing 9-volt Alkaline Battery in Hand- Held Remote Control Unit HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote FOR MILLIvOLT IGNITION - HRC100 control unit. AND HRC200 SERIES 2. Attach terminal wires to a 9-volt alkaline NOTICE: Use only alkaline bat- battery (not included). -
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Once battery is activated unit is ready to CHECK GAS TyPE use. Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you 5. Replace bottom louver panel. are installing. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. See retailer where you Battery purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace Cover... - Page 28 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment CAUTION: Use only new, trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 51. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it is black iron or steel pipe. Inter- within reach for cleaning. Install in piping sys- nally-tinned copper tubing may tem between fuel supply and fireplace.
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FIREPLACE 5. If leaks still exist, turn off gas supply and call a qualified service person. INSTALLATION 6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment Continued shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon- nected fittings for leaks. To Gas Supply (Natural) Equipment Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than Shutoff Valve 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. -
Page 30: Safety
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued pRESSURE TESTING FIREpLACE GAS 3. Pull entire panel out until bottom tabs are CONNECTIONS free of slot openings in lower face frame. 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 53, page 29). Door Pin 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. -
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 6. Remount new frame in reverse order by WARNING: If fireplace has placing positioning tabs on glass frame into slots in retaining bracket then swing- been running, turn off and let ing door into sealed position and locking cool before accessing or servic- two latches in place. -
Page 32: The Gas Supplier
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: The glass door must be securely in place before running this fireplace. Do not run this fireplace if glass is missing or broken. 4. Open bag of ember materials. 5. Break apart about quarter sized pieces Ember and place a single layer along full length Material... -
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OPERATION Continued MILLIVOLT MODELS 8. Push in gas control knob all the way and 4. Keep gas control knob pressed in for hold. Immediately light pilot by repeatedly 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 pressing the piezo spark ignitor until a seconds, release gas control knob. -
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OPERATION Continued MILLIVOLT MODELS ON/OFF SERIES MODEL HRC100 heat from fireplace will turn off the fireplace. Ideally, place the hand-held remote in the cen- Hold control button on the hand-held remote ter of the room facing towards the fireplace. until burner turns on. Hold the control button Note: Do not hold the hand-held remote for again until burner turns off (see Figure 63). -
Page 35: Safety
OPERATION Continued MILLIVOLT MODELS OpERATING OpTIONAL OpERATING OpTIONAL GWMT1 - WALL MOUNTED BLOWER ACCESSORy THERMOSTAT Locate blower controls by opening lower louver panel on fireplace. Blower controls are WARNING: Do not con- located on right side of switch bracket to left just inside louver panel. -
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OPERATION Continued ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODELS OpERATING OpTIONAL NOTICE: During initial operation GWMT1 - WALL MOUNTED of a new heater, the burning of THERMOSTAT residues from the manufacturing process of the firebox and logs WARNING: Do not con- will produce a paper-burning nect the thermostat to a power smell and orange flames. -
Page 37: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING bURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame BURNER FLAME PATTERN patterns often. Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or float- ing. Flame patterns will be different from unit PILOT ASSEMBLy to unit and will vary depending on installation The pilot assembly is factory preset for the type and weather conditions. -
Page 38: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace WARNING: Only parts sup- and let cool before cleaning. plied by the manufacturer should be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel CAUTION: you must keep (see Replacement Parts, page control areas, burners and 45). -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued LOGS spots or streaks and, in extreme cases, holes). Have these items replaced im- • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to mediately by a qualified service person. Installing Logs, Lava Rock and Glowing 2. Remove vent cap and shine a flashlight Embers, page 31, to properly replace logs. - Page 40 TROUbLEShOOTING Continued OBSERvED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, 1. Gas supply turned off or 1. Turn on gas supply or open there is spark at pilot but no equipment shutoff valve equipment shutoff valve ignition closed 2.
- Page 41 TROUbLEShOOTING Continued OBSERvED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Delayed ignition burner 1. Manifold pressure is too 1. Contact local propane/LP or natural gas company 2. Burner porting or orifice 2. Clean burner (see Cleaning clogged and Maintenance, page 38) or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during com- 1.
- Page 42 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 43 TROUbLEShOOTING ELECTRONIC IGNITION OBSERvED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Ignitor will not spark or pilot 1. No gas supply, or shutoff 1. Check to see if you have gas will not light valve is OFF supply and that equipment shutoff valve is opened 2.
- Page 44 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.
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Page 45: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS (v)CD36RN and (v)CD36TN (v)CD36RNE and (v)CD36TNE • Rating: 15,000/21,000 Btu/hr • Rating: 21,000 Btu/hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas Only • Gas Type: Natural Gas Only • Ignition: Millivolt • Ignition: Electronic • Manifold Pressure: below 2000 ft. eleva- •... -
Page 46: Parts
PARTS FIREPLACE ASSEMBLy FOR MODELS (v)CD36RN, (v)CD36RP, (v)CD36TN, (v)CD36TP (v)CD36RN-HA, (v)CD36TN-HA www.desatech.com 116035-01J... - Page 47 PARTS FIREPLACE ASSEMBLy FOR MODELS (v)CD36RN, (v)CD36RP, (v)CD36TN, (v)CD36TP (v)CD36RN-HA, (v)CD36TN-HA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 45 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIpTION QTy.
- Page 48 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLy FOR MODELS (v)CD36RN, (v)CD36RP, (v)CD36TN, (v)CD36TP (v)CD36RN-HA, (v)CD36TN-HA www.desatech.com 116035-01J...
- Page 49 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLy FOR MODELS (v)CD36RN, (v)CD36RP, (v)CD36TN, (v)CD36TP (v)CD36RN-HA, (v)CD36TN-HA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 45 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIpTION QTy.
- Page 50 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLy FOR MODELS (v)CD36RNE, (v)CD36RPE, (v)CD36TNE, (v)CD36TPE www.desatech.com 116035-01J...
- Page 51 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLy FOR MODELS (v)CD36RNE, (v)CD36TNE, (v)CD36RPE, (v)CD36TPE This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 45 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIpTION QTy. 116719-01 Gas Valve Wire Harness (MV/PV) •...
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Page 52: Accessories
GAS CONvERSION KIT Note: Not Intended For Use With High- Altitude Models (V)CD36RN-HA or (V)CD36TN-HA PCDM-36RT - Propane/LP Gas, Millivolt Models NCDM-36RT - Natural Gas - Millivolt Models THERMOSTATICALLY -... - Page 53 NOTES _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 116035-01J www.desatech.com...
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Page 56: 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. Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty.
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