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Desa (V)T36EPA Indoor Fireplace User Manual

1. Continued CORNER AND ALTERNATE INSTALLATION Not to Exceed Recommended Applications H Limits Square Corner ground floor installation 90 Elbow HE Termination Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizon tally through wall over 12 horizontal pipe Basement installation where foot clearance from ground to termination is possible Wall Not to Exceed H 57 Elbow Firestop As Required for V See Chart for b Pipe Section TS Required Required 45 Elbow Vertical V Vertical Pipe Horizontal 43 1 4 min 30 54 1 min 1 ft 48 max 66 4 min 2 ft 60 max 78 14 min 3 ft 84 max 2 90 1 4 min 4 ft 20 max Ground Floor Corner Venting Figure 15 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Corner Installation Using One 90 Elbow 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 termination below grade you must provide proper drainage to prevent water from entering snorkel termination see Figure 16 Do
2. 18 A etnies 27 Operating 28 Inspecting Cleaning and Maintenance Troubleshooting crier Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List 34 Replacement Parts centers Service Hints Technical Service Specifications Accessories Warranty Information SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Improper in stallation adjustment al teration service or main tenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operation al procedures For assis tance or additional infor mation consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be in stalled in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohib ited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This product contains and or generates chemic
3. Assembly Propane LP Gas See pages 36 8 37 Burner Base Gasket Refractory Brick Panel B Models Only Shield Right Refractory Brick Panel B Models Only E Left Refractory Brick Panel B Models Only Nut Screen Screen Rod Strain Relief Gas Knock Out Cover Handy Box Assembly Gas Conduit Assembly Log Set Rear Log Log 1 Front Log Log 2 Crossover Log Log 3 Right Log Log 4 Base Log Log 5 i Left Log Log 6 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN mmm QTY E BE BEBE BE r m1 BS Be 25487 125487 Lava Rock Bag Assy 1 Not a field replaceable part V T36ENA e T36ENBA _ VT36ENBA V T36EPA T36EPBA _ V T36bENRA T36ENRBA VT36bENRBA V T36EPRA T36EPRBA VT36EPRBA DESCRIPTION QTY 110991 02 110991 01 Rear Refractory Brick Panel 1 110990 02 110990 01 Right Refractory Brick Panel 1 110989 02 110990 01 Left Refractory Brick Panel 1 111251 01 www desatech com 35 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS V T36ENA V T36ENBA V T36ENRA V T36ENRBA V T36EPA V T36EPBA V T36EPRA V T36EPRBA 36 www desatech com 111251 01E PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 38 of this manual KEY
4. 13 14 15 16 18 fig 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PART NO 11102 11105 108007 01 104504 03 108866 01 108866 02 110986 01 110986 02 110996 01 126808 11179 14253 14500 14569 14570 26827 14576 14496 14514 14528 108863 01 123416 14129 11147 110286 01 11186 11201 17223 14120 14134 14126 14115 14149 DESCRIPTION Screw 48 32 x 3 8 PPH Zinc Screw 10 x 1 2 Zinc Grate Assembly Burner Pilot Assembly Natural Pilot Assembly Propane LP Baffle Natural Gas Only Air Baffle Propane LP Gas Only E Burner Assembly Base Valve Bracket Screw 10 24 x 1 4 Zinc i Flexible Connector Brass Fitting Electronic Valve Natural Electronic Valve Propane LP Switch Bracket Aluminum Tubing Assy Orifice Natural Propane LP Brass Elbow Fitting Supply Connect Plug Electronic Components Board Transformer Screw 10 24 x 1 2 PPH Ignition Module Synetek Screw 8 32 x 1 Zinc Hex Nut Magnet Female Spade Connector 18 Ga Black Wire 16 Ga Green Wire Spade Tongue Connector Right Angle Spade Connector Not a field replaceable part d mE on fe fe Bo Bees B fo 6 B Bee ES co 5 111251 01E www desatech com 37 REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage
5. 2 Attach green ground wire from power cord to blower housing using screw provided see Figure 25 Tighten screws securely 3 Place blower against lower rear wall of firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port directed up ward The blower will fit inside back opening and be held in position against back wall by magnets see Figure 25 4 certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and screw retaining green ground wire is tight 5 Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing plastic control shaft forward through opening in switch bracket see Figure 26 a While supporting speed control secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until it is tight against front panel Place control knob pro vided on shaft Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously turned off per the warning above Plug in blower power cord Ifyour firebox is installed as a freestanding unit with an accessory mantel determine whether power cord will exit left side or right side of firebox Route power cord through exit hole and plug power cord into a wall receptacle near firebox b If your firebox installation is recessed and or pre wired plug power cord into duplex outlet provided Refer to your firebox owner s manual for instructions on wiring duplex outlet AX CAUTION Never touch the blower wheel while in operation Blower Locat
6. 26 www desatech com 111251 01E WIRING DIAGRAM Pilot Burner Pilot Gas Line INCOMING MAIN GAS SUPPLY STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER WALL SWITCH NOT SUPPLIED INCOMING 120V AC FUSE BOX OR BREAKER ELECTRICAL RATING 120v 60Hz 0 7A 120V AC OPTIONAL REMOTE GAS LINE TO CONTROL BURNER 111251 01E www desatech com 27 OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY 5 Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise READ BEFORE LIGHTING NX to the OFF position see Figure 48 Do not force WARNING If you do not fol 6 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas low these instructions exactly Then smell for gas including near the floor a fire or explosion may result If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the causing prope rty damage per safety information in column 1 If you don t A smell gas go to the next step sonal injury loss of life 7 Turn equipment shutoff valve counter clockwise to the ON position Do A Thisappliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot not force Do not try to light by hand 8 Close lower louver panel B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around 9 Turn on all electric power to the appli appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next ance to the floor because some gas is heavier than 10 Turn the wall switch to the ON position air and will settle on the floor 11 V
7. Vertical Venting 40 max Note Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown 45 Elbow Figure 24 Vertical Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your DESA direct vent fireplace has been tested and approved for elevations from 0 2 000 feet USA and elevations from 0 4 500 feet Canada When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2 000 feet in the USA you may need to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size Reduce input 496 for each 1 000 feet above sea level Check with your local gas company for proper orifice size identification When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 4 500 feet in Canada check with local authorities Consult your local gas company to help determine the proper orifice for your location For assistance with any high altitude installation contact DESA s Customer Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 16 www desatech com 111251 01E VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS DESA Pipe amp Vent Kits Number Description HTK Horizontal Round Termination Kit Includes Round Termination Wall Firestop and 45 Elbow Horizontal Square Termination Kit Includes Square Termination Wall Firestop 45 Elbow HTKS 47 Number Description DESA Elbows P47
8. the National Fire Protection Association Inc fire department Batterymarch Park 3 Never install the fireplace Quincy MA 02269 in a recreational vehicle PRODUCT in windy or drafty areas where curtains or other RUN SN flammable objects can IDENTIFICATION make contact with the fireplace front e in high traffic areas Upper Louver Flue Collar 4 Turn appliance off and let cool before servic Panel ing installing or repairing Only a qualified Nailing service person should install service or repair Flange this fireplace Have fireplace inspected annu ally by a qualified service person Glass Door 5 You must keep control compartments burn Assembly ers and circulating air passages clean More Glowing frequent cleaning may be needed due to ex Embers cessive lint and dust from carpeting bedding material etc Turn off the gas valve and pilot Control light before cleaning fireplace Valve 6 Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service person If needed have venting system cleaned or repaired Lower 7 Do not use any solid fuels wood coal paper maa cardboard etc in this fireplace 8 This appliance when installed must be electri ON OFF REMOTE Switch Lava Rock cally grounded in accordance with local codes Optional Installation or in the absence of local codes with the Blower Switch National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or Optional the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 Installation 9 Do not use
9. Elbows Flat Ceiling Installation 1 2 Cut a 10 square hole in the ceiling using the locating hole as a center point The opening should be framed to 10 x 10 inside dimen sions as shown in Figure 9 on page 9 using framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists If the area above the ceiling is an insu lated ceiling or attic space nail firestop from the top side This prevents loose insulation from falling into the required clearance space If the area above the ceiling is a living space install firestop below the framed hole The firestop should be installed with no less than three nails per side see Figure 20 Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop Be sure all pipe and elbow connections are fully twist locked see Figure 8 page 9 Cut a hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point Cover any exposed open vent pipes before cutting hole in roof The 10 x 10 hole must be measured on the horizontal actual length may be larger depending on the pitch of the roof There must be a 1 clearance from the vent pipe to combustible materials Frame the opening as shown in Figure 9 page 9 Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole Note If an offset is needed to avoid obstruc tions you must support the vent pipe every 3 feet Use wall straps for this purpose see Fig ure 19 Whenever possible use 45 elbows in
10. Gas Type Natural Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 3 5 W C Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 5 5 W C Dimensions Actual size of firebox Measure ments do no include nailing flanges or stand offs 36 x 41 x 21 g EE Rating 14 000 20 000 Btu Hr Gas Type Propane LP Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 10 0 W C Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 11 0 W C Dimensions Actual size of firebox Measure ments do no include nailing flanges or stand offs 36 x 41 x 21 g 38 www desatech com 111251 01E ACCESSORIES NOTICE accessories may not be available for all fireplace models Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA at 1 866 672 6040 for information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual BRICK LINER KIT Not Shown BL36DA Textured Refractory BL36DSA Standard Refractory BL36DHA Textured Refractory Herringbone BL36DHSA Standard Refractory Herringbone This brick liner adds a touch of style to your direct vent fireplace Complete installation and operation instructions included in this manual FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR CIK Not Shown For all models PROPANE NATURAL GAS CONVERSION KIT Not Shown PCDE 36T Propane LP Gas NCDE 36T Natural Gas FACE LOUVER PANEL KIT Not Shown RLD36 Rolled Louver Black FPD36 Filli
11. Place log 94 right log onto pin on right side of front log as shown in Figure 43 5 Place log 95 base log onto front left part of grate making sure notches fit over prongs of grate See Figure 44 6 Place log 6 left log onto two pins on left side of back and front log See Figure 44 7 Placelavarock along sides and front of firebox bottom in areas that are visible only It is not necessary to use all of lava rock provided NOTICE Do not putlava rock on Figura 42 Installing No 3 burner or under burner Placing lava rock on burner will cause performance problems Figure 40 Installing Log No 1 Figure 44 Installing Logs No 5 and No 6 Figure 41 Installing Log No 2 111251 01E www desatech com 25 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 8 Pullember material apart into pieces no larger than a dime Place these pieces loosely and sparingly directly onto exposed section of front burner and along space between burner and grate prongs see Figure 45 This will create glowing ember appearance as flame touches ember material Do not block air slots by using too much ember material in one area It is not necessary to use all of ember material provided 9 Close glass door lock door latches replace screen and close louvers see Removing Replac ing Glass Door steps 5 through 7 page 23 WARNING The glass door mustbe securely in place before runningthis fireplace Do no
12. Strap Adjustable Pipe Flue Restrictor 47 Firestop Plate Vertical High Wind Termination 2 Pipe 4 Pipe Wall Firestop Storm Collar Roof Flashing 0 12 6 12 26 Screws VKC 47 Corner Vent Kit Galvanized Includes 45 Elbow 7 12 Adjustable Pipe Wall Firestop Horizontal Termination 6 Pipe 90 Elbow 18 Screws 111251 01E www desatech com 17 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for fireplace unit you are installing If your gas supply is not correct do not install fireplace See retailer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your gas type or to purchase gas conversion kit see Accessories page 39 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORIES NOTICE If installing blower in an existing fireplace with gas connections shut off gas sup ply and disconnect heater from gas supply Contact a qualified service person to do this WARNING If there is a du plex electrical outlet installed in the right side of the bottom of the fireplace base area be sure that the electrical power to the outlet is turned off before pro ceeding with blower installation Failure to do this may result in serious injury Model BK Installation Follow all instructions provided in blower ac cessory kit 1 Attach the power cord to blower motor by firmly pushing two female terminals at end of power cord onto two spade terminals on blower motor see Figure 25
13. fireplace if any part has been ex Figure 1 Direct Vent Fireplace posed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service person to arrange for replace PRODUCT FEATURES ment of the unit These are a few facts that can help you understand 10 Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken and enjoy your direct vent fireplace 11 Do not operate fireplace with glass door system a be to removed cracked or broken ot your home in several ways It may vent throug 12 Provide adequate clearances around air the roof vertical or it may ventto an outside exte openings rior wall horizontal The vent pipe installation is very important to allow for proper operation You must follow the venting instructions very carefully for either vertical or horizontal applications This fireplace may be installed in any room of your house provided all local codes and these installation instructions are followed 4 www desatech com 111251 01E PRODUCT FEATURES Continued The blower requires electricity if installed and if you plan to install the blower at a later date do not forget to wire the outlet at the bottom of the fireplace when framing The electronic ignition creates spark to ignite the pilot light It does not require any matches batteries or any other sources of ignition to light the pilot Each time you turn on your fireplace you may notice some amount of condensation on the in side of the fireplace
14. not back fill around snorkel termination Snorkel Termination B 12 Min Snorkel Termination Wall Firestop Snorkel Termination 90 Elbow 4 114 EB SN 45 Elbow SOON qe 0808 08006 1 Ele ee iil TH EAE ell Drainage Figure 16 Snorkel Termination Configurations for Below Ground Installation 12 www desatech com 111251 01E 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 V Venting with Two 90 Elbows Horizontal Vertical Horizontal H Horizontal H 5 min 2 max 6 max 6 min 4 max 12 max 7 min 6 max 18 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 20 max 8 max 20 max Figure 17 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Venting Using Two 90 Elbows agg SP Venting with Two 90 Elbows Horizontal H Vertical V Horizontal H 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max 45 Elbow 20 max 20 max Figure 18 Horizontal Termination Configuration fo
15. repeated attempts appliance does not light call for qualified service and repair Remove debris and dirt in spect and clean any other possible obstructions 4 Contact your gas supplier to check pressure 5 Have a qualified technician replace pilot line 6 Replace control valve Refer to Replacement Parts page 38 7 Check that main power is on and that all wire connections are made correctly to the ignition model see Wiring Diagram page 27 Check for 24 VAC at the secondary side of the trans former If 24 VAC is present and module does not operate have module replaced otherwise have transformer replaced 8 Open vent damper until fully locked in OPEN position 111251 01E www desatech com 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued building A 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 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Fol low the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot will not stay lit 1 Loose wiring on ignitor wire 1 Check wiring connection to ignition module and or poor ground to ignition module Pilot flame too low to sense 2 Refer to wiring diagram see Wiring Diagram page 27 and or check ground wire to ignition
16. 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 the outside edges to make a seal between it and the outside wall Note The four wood screws provided should be replaced with appropriate fasteners for stucco brick concrete or other types of sidings Figure 10 Installing Horizontal Vent Cap Noncombustible Exterior Cut Siding Away to Combustible Exterior Wall For vinyl siding Fit Standoff stucco or wood exteriors a siding standoff may be installed between the vent cap and exterior wall The siding standoff prevents excessive heat from damaging the siding materials Siding material must be cut to accommodate standoff Bolt the vent cap to the standoff Ap ply non hardening mastic around outside edge of standoff Position the standoff cap assembly in the center ofthe 10 square hole and attach to exterior wall with wood screws provided see Figure 11 The siding standoff must sit flush Standoff Wood against the exterior fascia material Apply Mastic 7 Combustible Exterior Wall Only Slide the wall to All Four Sides firestop over the vent pipe before connecting Figure 11 Installing Siding Standoff horizontal run to vent cap see Figure 12 Combustible Exterior Wall 8 Carefully move fireplace with vent assembly attached toward wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination The pipe
17. using round termination require exterior portion of wall firestop available only in vent kit HTK see Figure 14 page 11 1 Set the fireplace in its desired location and deter mine the route your horizontal venting will take Do not secure the fireplace until all venting has been installed Some installations require sliding the fireplace in and out of position to make final venting connections Figures 14 through 18 on pages 10 through 13 show different configura tions for venting with horizontal termination that will help you decide which application best suits your installation Check to see if wall studs or roof rafters are in the path of your desired vent ing route If they are you may want to adjust the location of the fireplace 2 Direct vent pipe sections and components are designed with special twist lock connections Twist Lock Procedure The female ends of the pipes have locking lugs indentations These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes Push pipe sections together and twist one section clockwise approximately one quarter turn until the sections are fully locked see Figure 8 Note Horizontal runs of vent must be supported every three feet Use wall straps for this purpose 3 Use a 45 elbow to connect venting system to fireplace flue collar The elbow is designed to be twist locked onto the flue collar as described in step 2 IMPORTANT Do not attempt to alter the config
18. 6 6 Section Coaxial Pipe Number Description Galvanized E47 45 45 Elbow Galvanized P47 12 12 Section Coaxial Pipe E47 90 90 Elbow Galvanized Galvanized P47 24 24 Section Coaxial Pipe DESA Terminations Galvanized Number Description P47 36 36 Section Coaxial Pipe HT 47 Horizontal Round Termination Galvanized Galvanized P47 48 48 Section Coaxial Pipe HTS 47 Horizontal Square Termination Galvanized Galvanized PA47 712 Adjustable 7 12 Section VT 47 Vertical Round Termination Coaxial Pipe Galvanized Galvanized 2 VKG 47 Ground Floor Vent Kit Galvanized 1 47 14 14 Snorkel Termination Includes 45 Elbow 7 12 Galvanized Adjustable Pipe Wall Firestop ST 47 36 36 Snorkel Termination Horizontal Square Termination Galvanized TH DESA Venting Accessories VKB 47 Basement Vent Kit Galvanized Number Description SC 47 Storm Collar Galvanized Adjustable Pipe Wall Firestop Horizontal Square Termination WF 47 Wall Firestop Galvanized 4 Pipe 90 Elbow 20 Screws RF 47 6 Roof Flashing 0 to 6 12 Pitch VKS 47 Snorkel Vent Kit Galvanized Galvanized Includes 459 Elbow 7 12 RF 47 12 Roof Flashing 6 12 to 12 12 Pitch Adjustable Pipe Wall Firestop Galvanized 36 Snorkel Termination 4 Pipe VR 47 Vertical Restrictor Galvanized 1 Pipe 90 Elbow 26 Screws S 47 Combustible Siding Standoff VKR 47 Roof Vent Kit Galvanized Galvanized Includes 45 Elbow 7 12 WS 47 Wall
19. A Ma 2 RA BRS RRR ERROR KK RRRS 111251 01E www desatech com 34 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 38 of this manual PART NUMBER t V T36ENA V T36ENRA _ V T36ENBA V T36ENRBA KEY V T36EPA V T36EPRA NO V T36EPBA V T36EPRBA 1 2 i kk 3 108010 01 108010 01 108010 02 108010 02 4 108687 01 108011 01 5 108687 02 108011 02 6 108015 01 108015 01 7 8 l 8 108074 03 108074 03 108074 04 108074 04 10 108076 01 108176 01 11 _ see below 12 109082 01 109082 01 13 seebelow below 14 see below see below 15 11418 11418 16 12105 12105 17 108719 01 108719 01 18 14123 14123 19 21171 21171 20 24353 24353 21 24460 24460 22 109006 01 109006 01 22 1 109007 01 109007 01 22 2 110182 01 110182 01 22 3 109008 01 109008 01 22 4 107347 01 107347 01 22 5 109009 01 109009 01 22 6 107348 01 107348 01 DESCRIPTION Firebox Assembly Face Weldment Door Assembly T Models Only Assembly VT Models Only Louver Assembly Bottom Louver Assembly Fireplace Top Fireplace Top Insulation Fireplace Surround Burner Assembly Natural Gas
20. DESA DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS TUDOR MODEL V T36ENA SERIES PROPANE LP GAS TUDOR MODEL V T36EPA SERIES 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 nottouch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplierfrom 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information 2 Local COd6s eee cc sas eret tirer iste 4 Product Identification cess 4 Product Features cttm tane 4 Pre Installation Preparation 5 Location of Termination 7 Venting Installation Instructions 8 Fireplace
21. ION PRECAUTIONS Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on roof tops Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings The following actions will void the warranty on your venting system Installation of any damaged venting component Unauthorized modification of the venting sys tem Do not cut or alter vent components Installation of any component part not manu factured or approved by DESA Installation other than as instructed by these instructions WARNING This gas fireplace andventassembly mustbe vented directly tothe outside The venting system must NEVER be attached to a chimney serving a separate solidfuelburningappliance Each direct vent gas appliance must useaseparate ventsystem Do not use common vent systems air space clearance is required WARNING Vent pipe air spaceclearancesto combustibles are 1 on all sides except on the horizontalsections which require 2 clearances from the top of the pipe Where the termination cap penetrates a combustible wall 1 www desatech com 111251 01E VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct vent in stallation Horizontal Termination Vertical Termination Horizontal Termination Installation IMPORTANT Horizontal square terminations require only inner portion of wall firestop Hori zontal installations
22. als known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc tive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble op erate or service this fireplace Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer DANGER Carbon Monoxide poisoning may lead to death 2 www desatech com 111251 01E SAFETY INFORMATION Continued This fireplace must be installed by a qualified cer tified or licensed service person It has a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses a coaxial pipe pipe within a pipe and having the same center venting system It brings in fresh air for combus tion through the outer pipe and combustion gases are exhausted through the inner pipe If the glass door assembly and venting pipe are not properly seated connected and sealed carbon monoxide leakage spillage can occur 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 have been installed properly Get fresh air at once Have fireplace inspected and serviced by a qualified service person Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others These include pregnant women people w
23. aming material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the back sides or top of your fireplace except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace these spac ers can be placed directly against wall or framing material See framing details on page 6 If you plan on installing a television or enter tainment center recessed above your fireplace it is recommended that you maintain a minimum 18 above top of louver opening When locating termination cap it is important to observe the minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 page 7 If recessing into a wall you can avoid extra framing by positioning your fireplace against an already existing framing member Do not recess termination cap into a wall or siding You may paint the termination cap with 450 F 232 C heat resistant paint to coordinate with the exterior finish There must not be any obstruction such as bushes garden sheds fences decks or utility buildings within 24 from the front of the termination cap Do not locate termination cap where excessive snow or ice build up may occur Be sure to clear vent termination area after snow falls to prevent accidental blockage of venting system When using snow blowers do not direct snow towards vent termination area 1 Flush with wall Through exterior wall a N enclosed in a chase E ANA Cor
24. e provided by installer from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access holes on side of fireplace 3 Attach flexible gas line from gas supply to control valve see Figure 32 4 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections Red Surface Flexible Gas Line Indicates For Do NOT Kink Propane LP Equipment Use Only Shutoff Valve 1 2 NPT Incoming Pressure Outlet Gas Line Tap Pressure Tap Note Wire Connections Not Shown for Clarity Figure 32 Connecting Flexible Gas Line to Electronic Valve CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING Testall gas piping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once AX WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply anoncorrosive leak detec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 111251 01E www desatech com 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa Disconnect fireplace and its individual equip ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa will damage fireplace gas regulator Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected Pressurize supply piping system by either opening p
25. e fol lowing guidelines When venting system terminates horizontally on an outside wall you may install a standoff if the termination cap is to be installed directly on a combustible finish such as vinyl wood stucco etc Never run the vent downward as this may cause excessive temperatures which could cause a fire Vent pipe air space clearances to combustibles are 1 on all sides except on the horizontal sections which requires 2 clearance from the top of the pipe Where the termination cap penetrates a combustible wall 1 air space clearance is required Snorkel terminations are required when minimum clearance to grade cannot be met see Figure 16 on page 12 Have fireplace and selected vent components on hand to help determine the exact measurements when elbowing or offsetting Always use wall firestops when penetrating walls and firestops when penetrating ceilings or attic spaces If using a venting configuration of only hori zontal venting with no vertical run a 1 4 rise for every 12 of run toward the termination is required WARNING Read all instruc tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation Failure to do so could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life NOTICE Failure to follow these in structions will void the warranty NOTICE Donotsealtermination cap to vent pipe Cap must be removable for vent inspection and maintenance INSTALLAT
26. ed simply reverse the procedures above Assembly Figure 37 Removing Replacing Glass Door Cleaning Glass Door See Cleaning and Maintenance on page 30 Spring Latch Figure 36 Removing Louver Panel 111251 01E www desatech com 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER MODELS BL36DA SA AND BL36DHA SA WARNING If fireplace has been running turn off and un plug fireplace Let cool before installing brick liner This brick liner kit is optional You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Acces sories page 39 Ay CAUTION Always handle brick panels with two hands Do not force brick panels into place Excessive force will break brick panels Rear Brick Remove top and bottom louvers to allow cess to door latches Remove screen unlock door latches and open glass door See Removing Replacing Glass Door steps 1 and 2 page 23 If installing brick liner in new fireplace go to step 4 If installing brick liner in an existing fireplace carefully remove logs lava rock and ember material Remove three screws from deflector shield on the inside top of firebox Set shield and screws aside Install rear brick panel first Rest bottom edge of panel on back edge of grate see Figure 38 Figure 38 Installing Rear Brick Panel 6 Installleft side brick panel by sliding it between gra
27. ensation Continuous condensation can cause corrosion of caps pipes and fittings and can be caused by having excessive lateral runs too many elbows or exterior portions of the system being exposed to cold weather Inspect joints to verify that no pipe section or fitting has been disturbed and loosened Check mechanical supports such as wall straps for rigidity 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 The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are l Loose wiring connections 2 Construction debris clogging the pilot and or gas control valve filter Note Before troubleshooting the system make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON POSSIBLE CAUSE OBSERVED PROBLEM REMEDY Ignitor will not spark or pilot will 1 No gas supply or shutoff valve not light is OFF Air in gas line Construction debris clogging pilot orifice Low gas pressure Kinked pilot line Control valve knob is not opening No power to unit or the igni tion module or power trans former is bad Vent damper not fully open 1 Check to see if you have gas supply and that equipment shutoff valve is opened 2 Repeat lighting procedure sev eral times to purge all air out of lines If after
28. er wheel and that no other foreign objects are in blower wheel Also double check all wire leads and make sure wire rout ing is not pinched or in a precarious position Correct accordingly 8 Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously turned off per warning in column 1 page 18 9 Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet 10 Blower will only run when speed control knob is in ON position and thermal switch senses tem perature after fireplace begins to heat up Blower speed can be adjusted by rotating control knob turn off turn knob fully counterclockwise until it clicks off If blower is ON and has been running with fireplace operating blower will continue to run for a short time after fireplace has been turned off As thermal switch cools down blower shuts down automatically Power Cord Black Y Wire Phillips Screw Terminal on Green Wire Air Flow Direction Magnets Side View Firebox Bottom Blower Figure 28 Blower Model BKT Switch Thermodisc Route BKT Blower Through This Area 111251 01E www desatech com 19 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 11 Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom ap proximately 12 in front of blower see Figure 27 page 19 Blower Wiring Diagram CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dan gerous operat
29. et IMPORTANT If using a venting configuration of only horizontal venting with no vertical run a 1 4 rise for every 12 of run toward the termination is required NOTICE Do notsealtermination cap to vent pipe Cap must be removable for vent inspection and maintenance WARNING Never run vent downward as this may cause excessive temperatures which could cause a fire Operation of improperly installed and main tained venting system could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications Installation using cabinet surrounds Through the wall using round or square termina tion up to 12 horizontal pipe NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Adjustable Horizontal Pipe 12 Max High Wind 45 Elbow Square Termination Square Termination Vertical V Horizontal H 32 min 17 Max Exterior Portion 45 Elbow of Wall Firestop Round Wall Termination Firestop Only Slide Ring Over Elbow to Complete Connection Round Termination Cap Round Termination Kit HTK Shown If installing this fireplace at altitudes of 4000 feet and above it is recommended that an additional vertical height of 6 be added to the vent system Figure 14 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Square and Round Terminations 111251 01E www desatech com 11 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
30. fill any of the required air spaces with insulation Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different con figurations for vertical termination Venting with Two 90 Elbows cuj Horizontal Vertical V Horizontal H 5 min 2 max S 6 min 4 max 7 min 6 max lt gt 8 min 8 max 5 20 8 45 Elbow zx Note Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown Figure 21 Vertical Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows with Two Horizontal Runs Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown t Venting with One 90 Elbow Vertical V Horizontal H S 5 min 2 max 6 min 4 max 7 min 6 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 8 max J P o Elbow V Note Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown Figure 22 Vertical Venting Configuration Using One 90 Elbow Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown 111251 01E www desatech com 15 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued H Note Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown 45 Elbow 1 Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max Note Vertical Vertical 40 max Figure 23 Vertical Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown
31. for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized retailers of this product If they can not supply original replacement part s call DESA s Customer Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your fireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized retailers of this product If they can not supply original replacement part s call DESA at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA have ready model number of your fireplace the replacement part number SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply might be low propane LP units only You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA s Customer Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit DES A s technical service web site at www desatech com SPECIFICATIONS VIT36ENA R Rating 15 400 22 000 Btu Hr
32. glass This is normal and will disappear after 10 20 minutes of operation Your direct vent gas fireplace system fireplace and venting is a balanced and sealed gas op erating unit It requires approximately 10 20 minutes of operating time before the flame pattern stabilizes PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA direct vent fireplace Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way ofthe venting system Choose a location where the heat output is not affected by drafts air conditioning ducts windows or doors Figure 2 shows some common locations Be aware of all restrictions and precautions before deciding the exact location for your fireplace and termination cap When deciding the location of your fireplace follow these rules Donotconnect this fireplace venting to a chim ney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning fireplace or appliance Due to high temperatures do not locate this fireplace in high traffic areas windy or drafty areas or near furniture or draperies Proper clearances must be maintained If your fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting vinyl tile or any combustible mate rial other than wood it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace See Figure 3 Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clear ance installations Wall or fr
33. gree Black FPD36B Filligree Brushed Brass FPD36P Filligree Platinum FPD36PB Filligree Polished Brass ROLLED LOUVER TRIM KIT Not Shown LT36B Brushed Brass LT36P Platinum LT36PB Polished Brass DEFLECTION HOOD Not Shown HD36 Black 2 Brow PERIMETER TRIM KIT Not Shown PT36 Black PT36B Brushed Brass PT36P Platinum PT36PB Polished Brass MANUAL BLOWER KIT BK Manual variable control blower accessory provides better heat distribution Complete installation and operation instructions included in this manual THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT BKT Provides better heat distribution Blower turns off and on automatically as needed Complete installation and operation instructions included in this manual REMOTE CONTROL KIT WRC SERIES Not Shown Standard On Off Electronic Remote Control Kit Allows the heater to be turned on and off con veniently WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT CONTROL GWMT1 Not Shown Allows easy wall access for thermostatic operation of your fireplace WALL MOUNTED ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 Not Shown Allows the heater to be turned on and off with a wall switch 111251 01E www desatech com 39 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 w
34. in the room with fireplace AX WARNING This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapor or liquids Do notrun fireplace where these are used or stored AX WARNING Do notuse a blow erinsert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace For propane LP fireplace do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors To prevent performance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs capacity 111251 01E www desatech com 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care Follow all local codes In the absence to local codes use the cur xe rent National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NF PA e shut off gas supply 54 USA or the current CSA B149 1 Installation do not try to light any appliance Code Canada do not touch any electrical switch do not use ay phone 1h yonr budding E American National Standards Institute Inc e immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s 8 instructions e if you cannot reach you gas supplier
35. ion Lower Firebox Cavity Side View Green Control ocknut Spade Terminals Magnetic Strips Exhaust Figure 25 Blower Model BK Switch Speed Bracket Control a gt gt J Q Control Duplex Outlet Shaft Located under Knob neath firebox floor against lower right outside wall Figure 26 Attaching Speed Control to Firebox 18 www desatech com 111251 01E FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 9 Checkto make sure power cord is completely clear of blower wheel and there are no other foreign objects in blower wheel Turn blower on and check for operation Turn blower off by turning knob fully counterclockwise before continuing 10 Peeloffbacking paper and stick supplied wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom approximately 12 in front of blower see Figure 27 Wiring Diagram Decal 12 in Front of Burner Figure 27 Location of Wiring Diagram Decal Model May Vary from Illustration Model BKT Installation Note When installing BKT thermostatically controlled blower you must first secure thermal switch bracket to blower if it has not already been factory installed 1 Place green ground wire with ring terminal be tween bottom hole on thermal switch bracket and top ear hole on blower assembly Insert phillips screw into all three pieces and tighten securely see Figure 28 2 Connect wire harness and power cord ter mi
36. ion Verify proper operation after servicing Variable Fan Switch Fan Switch N O Off 110 115 V A C Black Blue White Blower Motor Green Figure 29 Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat Controlled Models INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION For propane LP units never connect fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane LP supply AX WARNING For natural gas never connect heater to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench approved flexible gas line with gas connector if allowed by local codes A CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the CSA design certi fied equipment shutoff valve from your retailer For propane LP connection only the installer must supply an external regulator The e
37. is will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves A WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 31 Lo cate sediment trap drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace Locate sediment trap drip leg where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sedi ment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls If sediment trap drip leg is not installed or is in stalled wrong fireplace may not run properly Appreved Flexible Natural From Gas Gas Line s amp Meter 5 5 W C to Qr GES 10 5 W C Pressure Es Propane LP CSA Desigh Certified From External Equipment Shutoff Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Valve with 1 8 NPT Tap 3 Minimum ES Pressure Cap Pipe Nipple Tee Joint T Sediment Trap Drip Leg Figure 31 Gas Connection The CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your retailer 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 Openlower louver door panel by gently pull ing forward 2 Route flexible gas lin
38. isually locate the pilot The ignitor should WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS begin to spark and the main burner should Do not try to light any appliance ignite once flame appears at pilot Do not touch any electric switch do not If lighting the appliance for the first time use any phone in your building each season it may take several attempts Immediately call your gas supplier before the supply gas can reach the pilot from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas and main burners supplier s instructions If the appliance will not stay lit after C Use only your hand to push in or turn the several attempts follow the instructions gas control knob Never use tools If the To Turn Off Gas T E Appliance page 29 knob will not push in or turn by hand and call your service technician or gas don t try to repairit call a qualified service supplier technician Force or attempted repair may Adi i stment result in a fire or explosion Equipment S Ju Shutoff Valve crew D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the am appliance and to replace any part of the 10 control system and any gas control which has been under water Figure 48 a Equipment Shutoff gu LIGHTING Valve to the OFF Position INSTRUCTIONS pilat AS Sensing NOTICE During initial operation Bumer 2 of new heater bu
39. ith heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Propane LP and Natural Gas Propane LP and natural gases are odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace WARNING Do notallowfans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoidany drafts thatalter burner flame patterns Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out oftraffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the appliance Do notusethis fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other flam mable material This fireplace reaches high tem peratures Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Fireplace will remain hotforatime after shutdown Allow surface to cool before touching Ah WARNING Any change to this fireplace or it s controls can be dangerous Do not modify this fireplace under any circum stances Any parts removed for servicing mustbe replaced prior to operating fireplace Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are
40. ithout 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
41. learance to permanently closed window 12 30 5 cm minimum minimum 12 30 5 cm recommended to prevent K clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 72 182 9 cm condensation on window minimum D vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the L t clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway terminal within a horizontal distance of 24 61 cm from located on public property 84 213 3 cm minimum the center line of the terminal 18 45 7 cm minimum clearance under veranda porch deck E clearance to unventilated soffit 12 30 5 cm minimum 12 30 5 cm minimum 1 F clearance to outside corner see below N clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of G clearance to inside corner see below 24 61 cm above the highest point when it passes H not to be installed above a meter regulator assembly through the roof surface and any other obstruction within within 36 91 4 cm horizontally from the center line a horizontal distance of 18 45 7 cm of the regulator T vent shall not terminate directly above a side walk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings t only permitted if veranda porch deck or balconey is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor as specified in CAN CSA B149 1 or 2 Installation Codes 1991 for Canada and U S A Note Local codes or regulations may require different clearances Termination C
42. learances for Buildings with Combustible and Noncombustible Exteriors Inside Corner Outside Corner Recessed Location A 6 15 2 B 6 15 2 cm Balcony with No Side Wall C Maximum depth of 48 121 9 for recessed location D Minimum width for back wall of recessed location Combustible 38 965 mm Noncombustible 24 61 cm Combustible amp E Clearance from corner in recessed location Noncombustible 4 24 Combustible 6 15 2 cm 12 m 24 61 cm G 12 30 5 cm minimum clearance 1220 m Noncombustible 2 5 1 cm Figure 7 Minimum Clearances for Termination Cap 111251 01E www desatech com 7 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 termina tions as well as Simpson Duravent direct vent pipe components and terminations The venting system must terminate on the outside of the structure and can not be attached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance A direct vent appliance must have its own venting system DO NOT common vent this appliance These models are approved to be vented either horizontally through an outside wall or vertically through a roof or chase enclosure using th
43. left just inside the louver panel The BK manual blower and the BKT thermo statically controlled blower have an ON setting and an OFF setting The blower will only run when the switch is in the ON position In the OFF position the blower will not operate Note for BKT Only If you are using BKT blower with optional thermostat wall mounted or remote control for the fireplace your fire place and blower will not turn on and off at the same time The fireplace may run for several minutes before the blower turns on After the heater modulates to the pilot position the blow er will continue to run The blower will shut off after the firebox temperature decreases The blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace Periodically check the louvers of the firebox and remove any dust dirt or other obstructions that will hinder the flow of air INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat terns often PILOT ASSEMBLY The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame Alterations may have occurred during ship ping and handling The pilot is located on the back right hand side of the burner The flame must envelope 1 sensor and grounding stem of top of the ignitor If your pilot assembly does not meet these re quirements Turn the adjustment screw marked PILOT clockwise to decrease or counterclockwise to increase the flame to proper size see Figure 48 page 28 Do not remove the adju
44. m may form on the glass due to paint curing The glass should be cleaned several times with a non ammonia non abrasive household cleaner and warm water after the first two weeks of operation Thereafter clean the glass two or three times during each heating season depending on the usage and circumstances present Refer to Removing Replacing Glass Door on page 23 of this manual when removing glass door for cleaning Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust dirt or lint Use a vacuum cleaner or small soft bristled brush to remove excess dust dirt or lint LOGS Ifyou remove logs for cleaning refer to Install ing Logs Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 24 to properly replace logs Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs Replace log s if broken See Replacement Parts on page 38 Replace ember material periodically as needed See Replacement Parts on page 38 30 www desatech com 111251 01E CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued VENTING SYSTEM Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these guidelines in Check areas of venting system that are ex posed to the weather for corrosion rust spots or streaks and in extreme cases holes Have these items replaced immediately by a quali fied service person Remove the vent cap and shine a flashlight into the vent Remove any foreign material Check for evidence of excessive cond
45. m the fire this fireplace withabroken glass 2 i es There are two on door panel or without the glass top Rowe and two below firebox that hold door panel securely in place glass door in place see Figure 37 For replacement part informa 3 While holding glass door to prevent it from tion see Replacement Parts falling and causing injury remove the five page 38 screws from the hinge located on the left side of door frame assembly see Figure 37 4 Remount the new frame at the hinge with five A CAUTION Wear gloves and new screws before closing This will safety glasses while handling ensure seating of the gasket or removing broken glass Do 5 Close glass door frame Lock latches by placing not remove if 9 lass is hot Keep the bar under the tab on door and pushing down children and pets away from and back on latch see Figure 37 g lass 6 Replace screen rod assembly by reversing step 1 7 Replace louvers by reversing procedure under WARNING If fireplace has 277775 Lower Panels been running turn off and un Unlock A Lack plug fireplace Let cool before re kee Latch moving glass door or louvers Removing Louver Panels Remove the top and bottom louver panels by si multaneously pulling both top end spring latches towards the center of the appliance until they are disengaged from the locating holes see Figure 36 Repeat for bottom spring latches and pull the lou vers outward To install or replace items remov
46. module Clean and adjust pilot burner and check gas supply and inlet pressure to unit Nofe Have a qualified technician replace pilot assembly if broken or corroded No gas to burner although wall switch and valve are set to the ON position 1 Wall switch wires defective or too long Check electrical connections Frequent pilot outage Pilot flame may be too low causing safety pilot to drop out Improper venting or excessive blockage Clean and adjust pilot flame for maximum flame impingement on thermopile Have the vent system inspect ed including the termination cap Remove any restriction or obstruction Fireplace produces aclicking tick ing noise just after burner is lit or shut off Metalexpanding while heating or contracting while cooling This is normal with most fire places If noise is excessive contact qualified service person Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 21 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between trol valve and burner Gas leak See War
47. nals Connect blue jumper wire to blower motor terminal and right side terminal of thermal switch Connect black wire to left side of thermal switch and white wire to other remaining blower motor terminal Note Power cord outer insulation sleeve may have to be stripped slightly to allow enough wire length to reach and make all connections DO NOT trim excessive length away Just enable enough to make all connections securely 3 Place blower against lower rear wall of firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port directed up ward and thermodisc positioned up near fire place bottom Thermodisc must be oriented near fireplace bottom as shown in Figure 29 in order to sense temperature and properly operate Blower will be held in position against back wall by magnets incorporated onto blower housing see Figure 28 4 Becertain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and thermal switch and that screw for thermodisc bracket and green ground wire is tight 5 Mount speed control box against mounting plate provided in lower fireplace cavity by placing plastic control shaft forward through round hole see Figure 26 page 18 6 While supporting speed control secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until it is tight against mounting plate Place control knob provided on shaft see Figure 26 page 18 7 Checkto make sure power cord is completely clear of blow
48. ner installation Figure 2 Common Fireplace Locations A 29 gt 21 1 8 Y 41 xi Figure 3 Fireplace Bottom Dimensions 111251 01E www desatech com 5 PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fire place are as follows Back and sides 0 Perpendicular walls 6 Floor 0 Ceiling to louver opening 42 Front 36 Top of Standoffs o Vent See venting instructions for specific venting clearances Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5 8 may be flush with the top front of fireplace For back and sides of fireplace do not pack with insulation or other materials 0 clearance to com bustible materials are for framing purpose only NOTICE This fireplace is in tended for use as supplemental heat Usethis fireplace along with your primary heating system Do not install this fireplace as your primary heatsource If you havea central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using fireplace This will help circulate the heat through out the house In the event of a power outage you can use this fireplace as a heat source FRAMING AND FINISHING Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation minimum clearances must be met For available accessories for this fireplace see Accessories on page 39 If you are usi
49. ng a sepa rate combustible mantel piece refer to Figure 6 for proper installation height You can install noncombustible mantels at any height above the fireplace Note Noncombustible mantels may discolor 36 g N 411 4 Zx 2347 Figure 4 Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall 1 ES N 6 www desatech com Nailing 411 Tabs 68 Figure 5 Framing Clearances for Corner Installation 217 C E F 11119 Top of Louver Opening Mantel Mantel from Top of Ref Depth Ref Louver Opening 1 14 A 16 2 12 B 14 3 10 C 12 4 8 10 5 e E 8 6 4 F e 7 27 G 4 Figure 6 Clearances for Combustible Mantels 111251 01E LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP Fixed Closed i B I 09 V TERMINATION AIR SUPPLY INLET GAS METER H RESTRICTED AREA TERMINATION PROHIBITED A clearance above grade veranda porch deck or clearance to service regulator vent outlet 72 182 9 cm balcony 12 30 5 cm minimum minimum B clearance to window or door that may be opened J clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building 12 30 5 cm minimum or the combustion air inlet to any other fireplace C c
50. ning statement at top of page Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply page 21 32 www desatech com 111251 01E TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Glass soots 1 Flame impingementonlogs 1 Adjust the log set so that the 2 Debris around burner air mixer 2 flame does not excessively impinge on it Inspect the opening at the base of the burner to see that it is NOT packed with any type of material Remote does not function 1 Battery is not installed Bat 1 Replace battery in hand held tery power is low remote Dark residue on logs or inside of 1 Improper log placement 1 Properly locate logs see log fireplace 2 Air holes at burner inlet blocked 3 Burner flame holes blocked 4 Improper venting or excessive blockage 5 Excessive amounts of embers and pan material placement sections on page 24 Clean out air holes at burner inlets Periodically repeat as needed Remove blockage or replace burner Havethe vent system inspected including the termination cap Remove any restrictions or obstruction Clear excess embers until a minimum gap of 1 2 remains under the grate 111251 01E www desatech com 33 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS V T36ENA V T36ENBA V T36ENRA V T36ENRBA V T36EPA V T36EPBA V T36EPRA V T36EPRB
51. overlap mo should be a minimum of 174 see Figure 13 page 11 Wall 9 Combustible Exterior Wall Only Slide wall Firestop firestop against interior wall surface and attach with screws provided See Figure 13 page 11 for horizontal termination details 10 Place fireplace into position and shim with Yent C p noncombustible material if needed Nail or Horizontal screw side flanges to framing to secure unitin Termination place IMPORTANT Make sure fireplace is level before securing If fireplace is not level it will not work properly pos Ce Screw lz Vent Pipe Figure 12 Connecting Vent Cap with Horizontal Vent Pipe 10 www desatech com 111251 01E VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Minimum Pipe Siding Standoff Overlap 11 4 Direct Vent Pipe Screws Wall Firestop d NCC LET UT Maintain 1 4 LLZ Minimum Air lt High Wind Space Around Termination Outer Pipe When Apply Penetrating a Wall Mastic to Outside Edge of 10 x 10 Framed Standoff Opening Exterior Wall with Vinyl Siding Figure 13 Typical Horizontal Termination Cap Mounting with Additional Siding Standoff Installed Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 14 through 18 show different configura tions and alternatives for venting with horizontal termination Each figure includes a chart with critical minimum and maximum dimensions which MUST be m
52. placement Parts page 38 This glass door panel is a complete unit No substitute materials may be used CAUTION Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass Do notre moveifglass is hot Keep children and pets away from glass If glass has been broken carefully remove glass door see Removing Replacing Glass Door page 23 Vacuum all glass pieces with a shop vac CAUTION Do not vacuum if pieces are hot Use only the tempered glass door replacement intended for this fireplace see Replacement Parts page 38 for detail on ordering No substitutions may be made See Removing Replacing Glass Door page 23 for instructions for replacing glass door strike slam or otherwise abuse glass Do not operate fireplace with the glass door removed cracked or broken AX WARNING Do not use abra sive cleaners as this may damage glass Use a nonabrasive house hold glass cleaner to clean glass Do not clean glass when hot WARNING Do not operate fireplace with the glass door removed cracked or broken PILOT AND BURNERS Removeember material before cleaning burners Glass must be cleaned periodically During start and replace when cleaning is complete up it is normal for condensation to form on the inside of the glass causing lint dust and other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface During initial start up a slight fil
53. r Venting Using Two 90 Elbows with Termination at 90 with Fireplace 111251 01E www desatech com 13 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Note Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations 1 Wall Strap 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 19 to avoid cut ting load bearing members Note Pay special attention to these installation instructions for required clearances air space to combustibles when passing through ceilings walls roofs enclosures attic rafters etc Do not pack air spaces with insulation Also note maximum vertical rise of the venting system and any maximum horizontal offset limitations Set the fireplace in desired location Drop a plumb line down from the ceiling to the posi tion of the fireplace exit flue Mark the center point where the vent will penetrate the ceiling Drill a small locating hole at this point Drop a plumb line from the inside of the roof to the locating hole in the ceiling Mark the center point where the vent will penetrate the roof Drill a small locating hole at this point E Roof Flashing 45 Elbow T A Ceiling Firestop Figure 19 Offset with Wall Strap and 45
54. r for natural gas or open supply tank propane LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve for propane LP gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural as firepl ada 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the gas firep ace or using compressed air OFF position x us propane LP supply tank 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve or gas meter to equipment shutoff valve see mE to thermostat gas valve see Figure 34 or 35 Figure 34 or 35 Apply noncorrosive leak P 1 58 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming joints Bubbles forming show leak Correct show a leak Correct all leaks at once all leaks at once 5 Lightfireplace see Operating Fireplace page Equipment Open 28 Check all other internal joints for leaks Shutoff Valve 6 Turn off fireplace see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 29 Closed Figure 33 Equipment Shutoff Valve 22 www desatech com 111251 01E FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued REMOVING REPLACING GLASS DOOR Removing Glass Door If replacement of glass is necessary the entire assembly glass and frame must be replaced If glass is broken wear gloves and tape the remaining fragments onto the frame Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right and then down and forward CAUTION Do operate to remove screen rod assembly fro
55. rning logs will C Ignitor give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be pres ent Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours Figure 49 Pilot 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance Turn wall switch to the OFF position 4 Openlower louver panel t2 28 www desatech com 111251 01E OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Turn off the wall switch Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed 3 Openlower louver panel 4 Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise N to OFF Do not force Close lower louver panel OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note The WRC receiver and hand held re mote control kit must be purchased separately see Accessories page 39 Follow installation instructions on page 28 1 Turn equipment shutoff valve to ON posi tion You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT Be sure to press the ON OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit for up to 3 seconds to assure proper operation 2 Press the ON OFF button to turn the burner on and off OPERATING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Locate the blower controls by opening the lower louver panel on the fireplace Blower controls are located on the left side of the switch bracket to the
56. ropane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace or using compressed air Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 2 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 33 Pressurize supply piping system by either Equipment Propane LP Shutoff Valve Supply Tank 2 j Gas Valve Figure 34 Checking Gas Joints for Propane LP Gas Fireplace Equipment Shutoff Valve 77 20 t j 27 Gas Valve Figure 35 Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 33 4 2 Open main gas valve located or near gas opening propane LP supply tank valve for mete
57. stead of 90 elbows The 45 elbow offers less restriction to the flow of the flue gases and intake air If area above is an attic or insulated area install firestop above framed hole If area above is a living space install firestop below framed hole Figure 20 Installing Firestop www desatech com 111251 01E VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 5 Place the flashing over the pipe section s extending through the roof Secure the base of the flashing to the roof and framing with roof ing nails Be sure roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing as shown in Figure 19 page 14 There must be a 1 clearance from the vent pipe to combustible materials 6 Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the vent cap meets the minimum building code requirements described in Figure 7 on page 7 Note You must increase vent height for steep roof pitches Nearby trees adjoining rooflines steep pitched roofs and other similar factors may cause poor draft or down drafting in high winds Increasing the vent height may solve this problem 7 Twist lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe Note If the vent pipe passes through any occupied areas above the first floor including storage spaces and closets you must enclose pipe You may frame and sheetrock the enclosure with standard construction material Make sure and meet the minimum allowable clearances to combustibles Do not
58. stment screw see Troubleshooting page 31 Sensing Rod Ignitor Sensor Pilot Burner Figure 50 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady not lifting or floating Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on installation type and weather conditions If the vent configuration is installed incorrectly the flames will lift or ghost This can be danger ous Inspect the flames after installation to ensure proper installation and performance Figure 51 shows a typical flame pattern If burner flame pattern differs from that described turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance see Troubleshooting page 31 Figure 51 Typical Flame Pattern 111251 01E www desatech com 29 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning CAUTION You must keep control areas burners and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc GLASS DOOR AX WARNING Handle glass door panel with care Do not WARNING Only parts sup plied bythe manufacturer should be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel see Re
59. te and side of firebox see Figure 39 7 Install the right brick panel using the same method described 8 Replace deflector shield using screws removed in step 4 9 Install logs lava rock and ember material see Installing Logs Lava Rock and Glowing Embers 10 Close glass door lock latches on top and bottom of door and replace screen see Removing Re placing Glass Door steps 5 and 6 page 23 11 Close top and bottom louvers Left Side Brick Panel Figure 39 Installing Side Brick Panels INSTALLING LOGS LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS Each log is marked with a number These numbers will help you identify the log when installing It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with fireplace Open louvers remove screen unlock door latches and open glass door See Removing Replacing Glass Door steps 1 and 2 page 23 Install logs according to instructions for fireplace model numbers 1 Place log 1 rear log on top of grate Make sure notches in bottom of log fit over grate see Figure 40 page 25 2 Rest log 2 front log on pins on front part of grate see Figure 41 page 25 3 Place log 3 crossover log onto rear and front logs Make sure it is seated properly on smooth surface of front log and pin on back log as shown in Figure 42 page 25 24 www desatech com 111251 01E FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4
60. trun this fireplace if glass is missing or broken Ember Material Figure 45 Placing Ember Material on Burner WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION Installation of a wall switch allows you to activate gas control valve and turn fireplace on and off The wallswitch is to be connected to incoming 120 volt regular household wiring that supplies electricity to fireplace Refer to wiring diagram page 27 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION MODEL WRC Note using optional wireless hand held remote control wall switch must be in ON position to be operational Remote control then becomes switch ing mechanism for fireplace operation 1 Open lower louver panel of firebox 2 WRC model receiver does not require a bat tery Receiver can be installed by first plugging short extension cord into fireplace receptacle Plug receiver unit into extension cord Finally plug ignition module plug into receiver unit see Figure 46 3 Activate remote handset battery by removing insulating tab on back of handset see Figure 47 Battery is included pre installed Once battery is activated unit is ready to use 5 Close lower louver panel Fireplace Receptacle Remote Control Receiver Extension Cord Ignition Module Plug Figure 46 Installing the WRC Remote Receiver 2 Battery Cover 12 Volt Battery G Back of Handset Pull to Remove Insulation Tab Figure 47 Installing Battery into Back of Handset
61. uration of the elbow by cutting twisting bending etc 4 Assemble the desired combination of pipe and elbows to the fireplace flue collar If there are long portions of venting run pre assembled pipe sections may be installed as subassem blies for convenience 5 Carefully determine the location where the vent pipe assembly will penetrate the outside wall The center of the hole should line up with the center line of the horizontal vent pipe Mark the wall for a 10 x 10 square hole Cut and frame the square hole in the exterior wall where the vent will be terminated If the wall being penetrated is constructed of noncom bustible material such as masonry block or concrete a 7 hole with zero clearance is acceptable see Figure 9 Male Female Locking Lugs Figure 8 Vent Pipe Connections Vent Opening Combustible Wall lt 10 10 Inside Framing Framing Detail Vent Opening Noncombustible Wall Al Center of Hole Figure 9 Vent Opening Requirements 111251 01E www desatech com 9 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Apply Mastic to All Four Sides AX WARNING Do not recess vent termination into any wall This will cause a fire hazard 6 Noncombustible Exterior Wall Position the horizontal vent cap in the center of the 7 round hole and attach
62. 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 HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write DESA 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 111251 01 Rev E NOT A UPC 03 06
63. xternal regula tor will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure fireplace regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 30 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 inside diameter or greaterto allow proper gas volume to fire place If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur External Propane LP Regulator Supply Tank QQ 9 Vent 4 Pointing SRA Down ESI Figure 30 External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down Propane LP Only 20 www desatech com 111251 01E FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace see Figure 31 IMPORTANT Install main gas valve equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Check your building codes for any special re quirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads Th

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