Desa V36N SERIES Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)V36N, (V)V42N SERIES,
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)V36P, (V)V42P 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the ap-
pliance
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future
reference.
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
CHDV36NR AND CTDV36NR
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. Refer
to this manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assistance or
additional information 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.
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap-
pliance is not convertible for use with other
gases, unless a certified kit is used.
This appliance may be installed in an after-
market*, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state
or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale,
from the manufacturer.
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)V36N, (V)V42N SERIES, CHDV36NR AND CTDV36NR PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)V36P, (V)V42P SERIES WARNING: If the information in this manual is WARNING: Improper installation, adjust- not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may ment, alteration, service, or maintenance result causing property damage, personal can cause injury or property damage.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TAbLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ................ Cleaning and Maintenance ............6 Product Identification ..............3 Troubleshooting ................7 Local Codes..................3 Replacement Parts ..............30 Product Features ................3 Service Hints ................30 Pre-Installation Preparation ............4 Technical Service................30 Location of Termination Cap ............6 Specifications ................30 Venting Installation Instructions ............7 Accessories ................31 Fireplace Installation..............15 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List.........3... -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETy INFORMATION LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the Continued absence to local codes, use the current National Fuel Gas Code 12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54* (USA) or the current CSA-B149.1 Instal- objects. -
Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCAtION AND SPACE REqUIREMENtS Flush with a wall Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA direct-vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not Corner in the way of the venting system. Choose a location where the heat installation output is not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows Through exterior wall... - Page 5 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued FRAMING AND FINISHING Wall Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 5 shows fram- ing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met. For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page 31. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6 for proper installation height.
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Page 6: Location Of Termination Cap
LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) [*12"... -
Page 7: Venting Installation Instructions
VENTING INSTALLATION INStALLAtION PRECAUtIONS • Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection INSTRUCTIONS • Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on roof tops • Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings NOtICE: Read these instructions completely before The following actions will void the warranty on your venting system: attempting installation. -
Page 8: Fireplace
VENTING INSTALLATION Female INSTRUCTIONS Locking Lugs Continued 2. Direct vent pipe sections and components are designed with special twist-lock connections. Male Slots The female ends of the pipes have twist-Lock Procedure: locking lugs (indentations). These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes. -
Page 9: Fireplace
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Minimum Pipe Continued Siding Standoff Overlap 1 " 7. Slide the wall firestop over the vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap (see Figure 12). Screws 8. Carefully move fireplace, with vent assembly attached, toward Direct Vent wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination. -
Page 10: Horizontal Termination Configurations
VENTING INSTALLATION CORNER INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: INSTRUCTIONS • Corner ground floor installation Continued • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe) Horizontal termination Configurations Figures 14 through 18 show different configurations and alterna- • Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to tives for venting with horizontal termination. -
Page 11: With Fireplace
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued SNORKEL TERMINATION INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Installations requiring a vertical rise on building exterior • Any installation using snorkel termination to achieve one foot above ground Snorkel terminations are available for installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building. If installing snorkel termina- tion below grade, you must provide proper drainage to prevent water from entering snorkel termination (see Figure 16). -
Page 12: Fireplace
2. Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to VENTING INSTALLATION reach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop. Be sure all INSTRUCTIONS pipe and elbow connections are fully twist-locked (see Figure 8, page 8). Continued 3. Cut a hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point. INStALLAtION FOR VERtICAL tERMINAtION (Cover any exposed open vent pipes before cutting hole in roof.) The 10... -
Page 13: Fireplace
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Venting with Two 90° Elbows Vertical termination Configurations Vertical (V Horizontal (H) Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- 5' min. 6' max. cal termination. 6' min. 1' max. 7' min. 18' max. Venting with Two 90°... -
Page 14: Fireplace
VENTING INSTALLATION DESA Venting Accessories Number Description INSTRUCTIONS 01504 Firestop Plate (4) Continued 01505 Adjustable Roof Flashing [0 - 8/1] - Galvanized (6) 01506 Steep Pitch Flashing 9/1 to 1/1 - Galvanized (6) HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION 01507 Storm Collar - Galvanized (4) Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been CSA tested and approved 01508 Wall Strap (4) -
Page 15: Fireplace Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CAUtION: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation. CHECK GAS tYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If you 9. Check to make sure that the power cord is completely clear of have conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace. - Page 16 8. Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously turned off per the FIREPLACE INSTALLATION warning in column 1, page 15. Continued 9. Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet. 10. The blower will only run when the speed control knob is in the Model bKT Installation Note: When installing the BKT thermostatically-controlled blower, ON position and the thermal switch senses temperature after the...
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Page 17: Fireplace
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CSA Design-Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve Continued with 1/8" NPT Tap* For propane/LP connection only, the installer must supply an Natural - From external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming Gas Meter (5.5" gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between W.C. - Page 18 PRESSURE tEStING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECtIONS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33). Continued 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas CHECKING GAS CONNECtIONS fireplace.
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Page 19: Fireplace
Installing 9-Volt Alkaline Battery in Hand-Held FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Remote Control Unit Continued 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote control unit. INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND- 2. Attach terminal wires to a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included). Place battery into the battery housing. HELD REMOtE CONtROL - HRC100 AND 3. -
Page 20: Fireplace
5. Close glass door frame. Lock latches by placing the bar under the FIREPLACE INSTALLATION tab on door and pushing down and back on latch (see Figure 41). Continued 6. Replace screen/rod assembly by reversing step 1. 7. Replace louvers by reversing procedure under Removing Lou- REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR ver Panels. - Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INStALLING LOGS, LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMbERS Continued Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you 5. Install rear brick panel first. Rest bottom edge of panel on back identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these edge of grate (see Figure 42).
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Page 22: Fireplace
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 5. Place log #5 (top log) onto right pin of front log (#2) and the smooth surface of crossover log (#4) as shown in Figure 48. Make sure it is seated properly. 6. Place log #6 (left log) onto left pin of front log (#2) and the smooth surface of rear log (#3) as shown in Figure 49. -
Page 23: Operating Fireplace
10. Reconnect the wire that runs from TH to TPTH to the OPERATING FIREPLACE control valve. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ 11. Turn on all electric power to the fireplace. 12. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to ON. bEFORE LIGHTING 13. This valve is equipped with a HI/LO feature. Set fireplace input as desired. -
Page 24: Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE tHERMOStAt SERIES MODEL HRC200 The hand-held remote can be operated using either the manual Continued mode (MANU) or thermostatic mode (AUTO) (see Figure 54). To select Fahrenheit/Centigrade mode display, carefully press OPTIONAL HAND-HELD the ˚C/˚F mode button with the end of a paper clip or similar REMOTE OPERATION blunt object. -
Page 25: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE INSPECTING bURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Continued Key Pad Lock Feature PILOT ASSEMbLY This feature allows the user to lock/unlock the keypad on the The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. hand-held remote in the MANU or AUTO mode to prevent Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling. -
Page 26: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND CAUtION: Do not vacuum if pieces are hot. MAINTENANCE Use only the tempered glass door replacement intended for this fireplace (see Replacement Parts, page 30 for detail on ordering). WARNING: turn off fireplace and let cool before No substitutions may be made. See Removing/Replacing Glass cleaning. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUbLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before ser- CAUtION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object vicing. Only a qualified service person should service to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit. and repair heater. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. ObSERVED PRObLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY... - Page 28 TROUbLESHOOTING Continued ObSERVED PRObLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main- tenance, page 26) or replace burner orifice 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 2.
- Page 29 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 30: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE HINTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your When Gas Pressure Is Too Low warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. • pilot will not stay lit PARTS UNDER WARRANTY • burners will have delayed ignition Contact authorized retailers of this product. -
Page 31: Accessories
DEFLECtION HOODS ACCESSORIES (Not Shown) HD36 - 36" Black (2" Brow) NOtICE: All accessories may not be available for all HD42 - 42" Black (2" Brow) fireplace models. Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they PERIMETER TRIM KIT can not supply these accessories, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040. -
Page 32: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN MODELS (V)V36N, (V)V36NS, (V)V36NH, (V)V36P, (V)V36PS, (V)V36PH AND CHDV36NR 23-5 23-6 23-2 23-1 23-4 23-3 www.desatech.com 108861-01F... -
Page 33: Parts List
PARTS LIST MODELS (V)V36N, (V)V36NS, (V)V36NH, (V)V36P, (V)V36PS, (V)V36PH AND CHDV36NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. (V)V36N (V)V36NS (V)V36NH (V)V36P (V)V36PS (V)V36PH CHDV36NR DESCRIPtION... - Page 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN bURNER ASSEMbLY MODELS (V)V36N, (V)V36NS, (V)V36NH, (V)V36P, (V)V36PS, (V)V36PH AND CHDV36NR www.desatech.com 108861-01F...
- Page 35 PARTS LIST bURNER ASSEMbLY MODELS (V)V36N, (V)V36NS, (V)V36NH, (V)V36P, (V)V36PS, (V)V36PH AND CHDV36NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPtION qtY.
- Page 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN MODELS (V)V42N, (V)V42NS, (V)V42NH, (V)V42P, (V)V42PS, (V)V42EPH AND CHDV42NR 23-2 23-1 23-4 23-6 23-3 23-5 23-7 www.desatech.com 108861-01F...
- Page 37 PARTS LIST MODELS (V)V42N, (V)V42NS, (V)V42NH, (V)V42P, (V)V42PS, (V)V42EPH AND CHDV42NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. (V)V42N (V)V42NS, (V)V42NH (V)V42P (V)V42PS, (V)V42PH CHDV42NR DESCRIPtION qtY.
- Page 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN bURNER ASSEMbLY MODELS (V)V42N, (V)V42NS, (V)V42NH, (V)V42P, (V)V42PS, (V)V42EPH AND CHDV42NR www.desatech.com 108861-01F...
- Page 39 PARTS LIST bURNER ASSEMbLY MODELS (V)V42N, (V)V42NS, (V)V42NH, (V)V42P, (V)V42PS, (V)V42EPH AND CHDV42NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPtION qtY.
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Page 40: Warranty Information
WARRANTy INFORMATION kEEP THIS WARRANT 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.
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