Desa (V)CB36N(E) manual

VENTED GAS FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION AND OWNER’S OPERA TION MANU AL 4" B-VENT DECORA TIVE GAS FIREPLACES MODELS (V)CB36N(E) AND (V)CB36P(E) W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly , a re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other [...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 2 W ARNING: Improper in - stallation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam - age. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational proce - dures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified in - staller , service agency or the gas supplier . This [...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 3 Do not place clothing or other ammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on or around replace. Firepl ace reaches high tempera - tures. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fire - place will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfa[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 4 4. Never install the replace • in a recreational vehicle • in windy or drafty areas where curtains or other combustible (ammable) objects can make contact with the replace front • in high trafc areas 5. Do not modi fy this rep lace und er any circu m - stance s. An y parts removed for servicing m[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 5 PRODUCT FEA TURES These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your vented decorative replace: • The (V)CB36N(E) and (V)CB36P(E) series of vented decorative replaces may be recessed into an exterior chase, an interior ush wall enclosure or a framed-in corner installation. • Models (V)CB36[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 6 • A hear th ext ensio n is n ot re quired with this appliance. If one is installed, it is for aesthetic purposes only and does not have to meet stan- dard requirements for hearth extensions. • If you pla n on inst all ing a telev isi on or enter tai n- ment cente r reces sed abo ve your repla ce, it is rec omm[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 7 Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation 28 5 / 8 " (72.7 cm) 21" (53.3 cm) T o Center of T op Vent 14 3 / 4 " (37.5 cm) 14 3 / 4 " (37.5 cm) to Nailing Flanges 56 3 / 4 " (144 cm) 12 1 / 4 " (31 cm) to Opening PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Continued Figure 7 - Unit Dimen[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 8 Figure 9 - Clearances for Combustible Mantels Figure 8 - Side Clearances for Combustible Mantels PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Continued 1 1 / 2 " (3.8 cm) 3 1 / 2 " (8.9 cm) Outer Surround Combustible Material May Be Used Perpendicular Side Wall 5 1 / 4 " (13.3 cm) 1 3 / 4 " (4.4 cm) T o Firep[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 9 This appliance may be vented through a manu- factured chimney liner system if all are listed, inspected and approved by local codes and/or building authorities. The examples shown in Figure 10 are typical of most B-vent installations and code practices. W AR N IN G: Th is g as r ep la ce a n d v e n t as s e m b l[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 10 Lowest Discharge Opening Listed V ent Cap 8 Ft. Min. Roof Pitch x/12 Listed Clearance 12 x Listed Gas V ent H (Min) Height From Roof Figure 1 1 - B-V ent Termination Roof Pitch H (Min.) Flat to 6/12 1.0 ft (0.3 m) 6/12 to 7/12 1.25 ft (0.38 m) Over 7/12 to 8/12 1.5 ft (0.46 m) Over 8/12 to 9/12 2.0 ft (0.61 m) Over [...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 1 1 Remote Receiver or Wall Switch to T erminal Marked “TH” Wire Harness From High Limit Switch Male Connector to Remote Receiver or Wall Switch 9. Strip back outer Romex to about 4" and con - nect black, white and green wires accordingly using 3 wire nut connectors. 10. Tu ck ta ili ng wire s int o jun ct io [...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 12 6. Use clips to mount receiver on remote mount - ing bracket as shown in Figure 16. INST ALLING OPTIONAL CONTROLS Continued 9-V olt Battery Battery Housing Battery Cover T erminal Wires Remote Control Unit T owards Front REMOTE ON OFF Figure 16 - Mounting Remote Receiver to Bracket Figure 17 - Installing Battery in [...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 13 Fi gu re 2 0 - Mi ll iv ol t Ig ni ti on W ir in g Di ag ra m Figure 21 - Electronic Ignition Wiring Diagram TH TP TH/TP WHITE RED DO NOT CONNECT TO 120V HIGH LIMIT SWITCH N O T O L P F F O I NC Pilot Burner Incoming Main Gas Supply Thermocouple W all Switch/Remote Receiver Replace factory wiring with 105° C equiva[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 14 FI REP LA CE I N ST ALL A TI ON CHECK GAS TYPE Use only the correct type of gas (natural or pro - pane/LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas type, do not install replace. See dealer where you purchased your replace for proper gas type replace or tro purchase gas conversion kit (see Accessories , pa[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 15 FI REP LA CE I N ST ALL A TI ON Continued W e recommend that you install a sediment trap/ drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 23. Lo- cate sediment trap/drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel suppl y and replace. Locate sedimen t trap/d rip leg where trapped m[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 16 T est Pressures Equal T o or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Cl os e eq ui pm en t sh ut of f v al ve ( se e Fi gur e 2 5). 2. Pr ess uri ze su pp ly pi pin g sys te m b y e it her opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas replace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural ga[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 17 Figure 28 - Removing Louver Panel Louver Panel Spring Latch Removing/Replacing Glass Door W A RN I N G: H a n dl e g la s s door panel with care. Do not strike, slam or otherwise abuse glass. Do not operate fire - place with glass door removed, cracked or broken. If replacement of glass is necessary , the entire ass[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 18 INST ALLING LOGS AND GLOWING EMBERS A 4 piece ceramic log set comes packed inside the unit rebox. Removal of glass door is necessary to unpack and assemble logs and add hearth treat - ments. Follow steps under Removing/Replacing Glass Door , page 17 to access logs and burner . Assemble logs and add burner treatme[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 19 O F F P I L O T O N OPERA TING FIREPLACE MANU AL IGNITION SY STEM FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly , a re 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[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 20 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1. Rem ove gla ss doo r (se e Remov in g/Re pl aci ng Glass Door , page 17). 2. Follow steps 1 through 8 under Lighting Instructions , page 19). 3. Press gas control knob and light pilot with match. 4. K ee p ga s co nt r o l k n ob pr es se d i n fo r 30 se c[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 21 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued O F F P I L O T L O I H ON OFF REMOTE ON OFF O N Blower Control Knob (Optional Accessory) V ariable Control Knob Selector Switch in Remote Position Gas Control Knob in ON Position Figure 36 - Setting the Selector Switch, Gas Control Knob and V ariable Control Knob for Remote Operation [...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 22 INSPECTING B URNERS Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame pat - terns often. PILOT ASSEMBL Y The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper ame height. Alterations may have occurred dur - ing shipping and handling. Call a qualied service person to readjust the pilot if necessary . The position and [...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 23 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING: T urn off replace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: Y ou must keep control areas, burners, and cir - cu lat in g air pas sag es of re pla ce clean. Inspect the se areas of replace before each use. Have replace inspected yearly by a qualied service person. Fire -[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 24 LOGS • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to In- stalling Logs and Glowing Embers , page 18, to properly replace logs. • Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs. • Replace log(s) if broken. See Replacement Parts, page 34. • Replace ember material periodically as needed. See Replacement [...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 25 TROUBLESHOO TING W ARNING: T urn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualied service person should service and repair heater . CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. The [...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 26 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Gas con trol kno b no t fu lly pressed in 2. Gas control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment shutof f valve not fully open 4 . Pilot flame not touching ther moco uple , which allow s th er mo co up le to co ol , cau si ng pilo t to go ou t. Th is pro blem cou ld [...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 27 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. T urning gas control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2. Air in gas line 3. Dirty or partially clogged burner orice 1. Flame impingement on logs 2 . Debris around burner air mixer 1. Metal expanding while heat- ing or contracting while cooling 1. Battery is not [...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 28 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 . No gas supply , or shutoff valve is OFF 2. Air in gas line 3. Constr uction debris clogging pilot orice 4. Low gas pressure 5. Kinked pilot line 6. Cont rol valv e is not ope ning 7. No power to unit or the igni- tion module 1. Lo os e wir ing on ign it or wi re to ig[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 29 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued W ARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply . • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor ’ s phone. Fol - low the gas supplier ’ s instructions. • [...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 30 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE ASSEMBL Y FOR MODELS (V)CB36N, (V)CB36P , (V)CB36NE AND (V)CB36PE 12 14 1-2 1-1 1-4 1-3 20 8 1 1 10 5 6 7 18 9 13 26 27 17 21 22 25 26 3 24 4 16 23 2 15 26 19[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 31 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 1 16108-01 Log Set • • • • 1 1-1 1 16109-01 Burner Base Log • • • • 1 1-2 1 161 10-01 [...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 32 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBL Y FOR MODELS (V)CB36N (V)CB36P , (V)CB36NE AND (V)CB36PE H IG H V O L T A G E 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 21 20 24 28 25 26 29 27 30 31 22 15 23 2 Piezo Ignition Models Only Electric Ignition Models Only 19 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 1 1[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 33 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 1 16317-01 Remote Ignitor Bracket • • 1 2 14261 Ignitor Piezo • • 1 3 108085-01 Pilot Orice #51(Natur[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 34 ACCESSORIES NOTE: All accessories may not be available for all replace models. Purchase these replace accessories from your local retailer . If they can not supply these acces- sories, call DESA ’ s Sales Department at 1-866- 672-6040, for information. Y ou can also write to the address listed on the back of[...]

www .desatech.com 1 17437-01B 35 RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD ON/OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT HRC100 SERIES Allows the replace to be turned on and off con - veniently with dual safety lock feature. REMOTE CONTROL KIT - WRC SERIES Standard ON/OFF electronic remote control kit. W ALL MOUNTED ON/OFF SWITCH GWMS2 (Not Shown) Allows burner system to be turned on[...]

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