Desa VTC36NE SERIES, Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual

Page 1: ... 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 Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor 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 suppl...

Page 2: ...for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Table of Contents Safety Information 3 Product Identification 4 Local Codes 5 Product Features 5 Pre Installation Preparation 5 Location of...

Page 3: ...fully and completely beforetryingtoassemble operate orservicethislogset Improperuse of this log set can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbonmonoxide poisoning may lead to death This fireplace must be installed by a qualified cer tified or licensed service person It has a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses a coaxia...

Page 4: ...vice person 5 You must keep control compartments burn ers and circulating air passages clean More frequent cleaning may be needed due to ex cessive lint and dust from carpeting bedding material etc Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning fireplace 6 Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service person If needed have vent ing system cleaned or repaired See Cleaning an...

Page 5: ... 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 Figure 2 Common Fireplace Locations Flush with a wall Through exterior wall enclosed in a chase Corner installation Figure 3 Fireplace Bottom Dimens...

Page 6: ...ings 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 Pre Installation Preparation Continued Clearances Minimum clearances to combustibles for the...

Page 7: ... 152 mm E 8 203 mm 6 4 101 mm F 6 152 mm 7 2 51 mm G 4 101 mm Figure 6 Clearances for Combustible Mantels 41 411 4 353 4 49 5 8 133 4 681 2 103 8 Pre Installation Preparation Continued Nailing Tabs framing and finishing Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation All minimum clearances must be met For available accessories for this fireplace see ...

Page 8: ...m minimum L clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 inches 213 3cm minimum M clearance under veranda porch deck 12 inches 30 5cm minimum N clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24 inches 61cm above the highest point when it passes through the roof surface and any other obstruction within a horizontal distance of 18 inches 45 7cm vent shall not t...

Page 9: ...elbowing or offsetting Always use wall firestops when penetrating walls and firestops when penetrating ceilings or attic spaces Install horizontal venting with a 1 4 rise for every 12 of run toward the termination WARNING Read all instruc tionscompletelyandthoroughly before attempting installation Failure to do so could result in seriousinjury propertydamage or loss of life NOTICE Failuretofollowt...

Page 10: ...together and twist one section clockwise approximatelyone quarterturnuntilthesections arefullylocked seeFigure8 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 ...

Page 11: ...ndattach toexteriorwallwithwoodscrewsprovided see Figure 11 The siding standoff must sit flush against the exterior fascia material 7 Combustible Exterior Wall Only Slidethewall firestop over the vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap see Figure 12 8 Carefully move fireplace with vent assembly attached toward wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination The pipe overlap sh...

Page 12: ...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 su...

Page 13: ...min None 30 max 54 1 2 min 1 ft 48 max 66 1 2 min 2 ft 60 max 78 1 2 min 3 ft 84 max 90 1 2 min 4 ft 20 max Ground Floor Corner Venting Not to Exceed H Limits 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 install...

Page 14: ...on Configuration for Venting Using Two 90 Elbows 45 Elbow HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90 ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal system using two 90 elbows Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max 20 max 20 max Figure 18 Horizontal Termination Configurat...

Page 15: ...s the ceiling joists If the area above the ceiling is an insulated ceiling or a room nail firestop from the top side This prevents loose insulation from falling into the required clearance space Otherwise install firestop below the framed hole The firestop should be installed with no less than three nails per side see Figure 20 2 Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach f...

Page 16: ...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 fill any of the required air spaces with insulation Venting Installation instructions Continued Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different co...

Page 17: ...e as shown 45 Elbow High Altitude Installation Your DESA direct vent fireplace has been tested and approved for elevations from 0 2000 feet USA and elevations from 0 4500 feet Canada When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet in the USA you may need to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size Reduce input 4 for each 1000 feet above sea...

Page 18: ...ustable Pipe Flue Restrictor Vertical High Wind Termination 2 Pipe 4 Pipe Wall Firestop Storm Collar Roof Flashing 0 12 6 12 26 Screws VKC 58 Corner Vent Kit Galvanized Includes 45 Elbow 7 12 Adjustable Pipe Wall Firestop Horizontal Termination 6 Pipe 90 Elbow 18 Screws HHTK 58 High Wind Round Horizontal Termination Kit Includes Round Termination Wall Firestop 45 Elbow Venting Installation instruc...

Page 19: ...blower will fit inside the back opening and be held in position against the back wall by the magnets see Figure 25 4 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight Blower Location Side View Figure 25 Blower Model BK Magnetic Strips Exhaust Port Screw Green Ground Wire Spade Terminals Lower Firebox Ca...

Page 20: ... thermal switch and the white wire to the other remaining blower motor terminal Note The 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 the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust po...

Page 21: ...29 Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat Controlled Models Blue Variable Fan Switch Fan Switch N O Green White On 110 115 V A C Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 Black 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 neverconnectfireplacedi rectly to the propane LP supply This heater requ...

Page 22: ...rap 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 Asedi ment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls If sediment trap drip leg is not installed o...

Page 23: ...k Correct all leaks at once 5 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 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 33 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for na...

Page 24: ...nd pets away from glass WARNING If fireplace has been running turn off and un plugfireplace Letcoolbeforere 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...

Page 25: ... area It is not necessary to use all of the ember material provided 2 Pour lava rock onto plenum but not onto flat burner It is not necessary to use all of the lava rock provided NOTICE Do not put lava rock on burner or under burner Placing lava rock on burner will cause performance problems Fireplace Installation Continued 3 Close glass door lock door latches replace screen and close louvers see ...

Page 26: ...you to ac tivate the gas control valve and turn the fireplace on and off The wall switch is to be connected to the incoming 120 volt regular household wiring that supplies the electricity to the fireplace optional Remote control INSTALLATION model WRC Note If using optional wireless hand held remote control the wall switch must be in the ON position to be operational The remote control then become...

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Page 28: ...ions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU S...

Page 29: ... 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 OPERATIng fireplace Continued Inspecting Burners Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat terns often PILOT Assembly The pilot assembly is f...

Page 30: ... Glass Door page 24 of this manual when removing glass door for cleaning WARNING Only parts supplied by the manufacturer should be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel see Replacement Parts page 34 This glass door panel isacompleteunit Nosubstitute materials may be used CAUTION Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removingbrokenglass Donotre moveifglassishot Keepchild...

Page 31: ...hutoff valve is ON The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are 1 Loose wiring connections 2 Construction debris clogging the pilot and or gas control valve filter POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 No gas supply or shutoff valve is OFF 2 Air in gas line 3 Construction debris clogging pilot orifice 4 Low gas pressure 5 Kinked pilot line 6 Control valve is not opening 7 No power to unit or the ig...

Page 32: ...ed 1 Check electrical connections 1 Clean and adjust pilot flame for maximum flame impingement on thermopile 2 Have the vent system inspect ed including the termination cap Remove any restriction or obstruction 1 This is common with most fireplaces If noise is exces sive contact qualified service person 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 L...

Page 33: ...bers and pan material OBSERVED PROBLEM Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Glass soots Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace REMEDY 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 23 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 23 1 Inspect ...

Page 34: ...t 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 Specifications TC36NE and VTC36NE Rating 18 000 26 000 Btu hr Gas Type Natural Gas Only Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 3 5 w c Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 5 ...

Page 35: ...efractory Herringbone Brick Liner Kit 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 GA5081 Not Shown For all models Propane natural gas conversion kit Not Shown PCDE 36TC Propane LP Gas Conversion Kit NCDE 36TC Natural Gas Conversion Kit Face Louver Panel kit Not Shown RLD36 ...

Page 36: ...www desatech com 116234 01E 36 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models TC36NE VTC36NE TC36PE and VTC36PE 6 7 22 19 20 15 2 14 21 8 1 4 13 9 16 3 18 5 17 23 10 11 12 24 ...

Page 37: ...4 01 Log Set 1 11 110989 02 Left Refractory Brick Panel 1 110989 01 Left Refractory Brick Panel 12 110991 02 Rear Refractory Brick Panel 1 110991 01 Rear Refractory Brick Panel 1 13 110990 02 Right Refractory Brick Panel 1 110990 01 Right Refractory Brick Panel 1 14 108719 01 Screen Rod 1 15 12105 Screen 2 16 11418 Push On Nut 2 17 14123 Strain Relief 1 18 21171 Gas Knock Out Cover 2 19 24353 Hand...

Page 38: ...h com 116234 01E 38 7 15 10 12 1 12 2 3 13 9 23 24 22 21 11 25 27 26 29 30 28 33 32 31 6 12 14 18 17 17 18 19 20 16 14 8 4 5 illustrated parts breakdown burner assembly for Models TC36NE TC36PE VTC36NE and VTC36PE ...

Page 39: ...lve Assembly Natural 1 14570 Elec Valve Assembly Propane LP 1 12 11165 Screw 10 x 5 8 Zinc 1 13 111913 01 Burner Base Gasket 1 14 14500 Brass Fitting 2 15 116345 01 Pilot Bracket 1 16 26827 Switch Bracket 1 17 11226 Flat Washer 7 8 ID x 1 1 4 OD 2 18 11214 Bulkhead Fitting with Washer 1 19 14296 Elbow 3 8 1 20 23102 Gas Orifice 40 Natural 1 23096 Gas Orifice 53 Propane LP 1 21 11186 Screw 8 x 32 x...

Page 40: ...nty 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...