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Desa VDVF36PN/PP manual

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    ® VDVF36PN/PP (PENINSULA) AND VDVF36STN/STP (SEE-THRU) SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appli- ance, it also contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or optional accessory items when needed. Keep it with your other important papers. (Peninsula Show[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 Figure 1 - VDVF36PN/PP (Peninsula) Dimensions FRONT VIEW 30" (76cm) (Opening) 25" (64cm) 19 7 / 8 " (50cm) (Opening) RIGHT SIDE 1 1 / 4 " (3cm) 22 5 / 8 " (57cm) 41 1 / 8 " (104cm) 32" (81cm) (Opening) 1 7 / 8 &q[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 FRONT VIEW 30" (76cm) (Opening) 23 5 / 8 " (60cm) 25" (64cm) RIGHT SIDE 22 5 / 8 " (57cm) 43 1 / 8 " (110cm) 32" (81cm) (Opening) 1 7 / 8 " (5cm) 1 1 / 4 " (3cm) B A CK VIEW 39 3 / 4 " (101cm) 26 3 / [...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 WARNING: Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use, and at least annually there- after by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive [...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles are: • Back and Sides of Surround: ......................................... 0" min. • V ent Surfaces: ............................................... 1" (2.54cm) min. • Ceiling to Op[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 39 3 / 4 " (101cm) Min. 4 3 1 / 4 " ( 1 0 9 . 8 c m ) 2 3 5 / 8 " ( 6 0 c m ) 39 3 / 4 " (101cm) Min. 4 0 1 / 2 " (1 0 2 .9 c m ) 2 3 5 / 8 " ( 6 0 c m ) * Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing Peninsula Fireplace o[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 3" (7.6cm) 1" (2.5cm) Dia. Hole 3" (7.6cm) 2" (5.1cm) Dia. Hole 1" (2.5cm ) 2" (5.1cm ) Height Depends On Installation 10" (25.4cm) Square Min. Figure 10 - Hole Locations For Gas Line and Electric Wires for Pen[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 Fixed Closed Openable Fixed Closed Openable V V V V V V V V X X V X G G J F B B K N H I A N E L D B M A C B V V A G G B TERMINA TION CAP AIR SUPPL Y INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA (TERMINA TION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porc[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 WARNING: Read all instructions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of improperly installed and maintained venting system could resu[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 Figure 16 - Vent Pipe Connections Installing Vent System in a Chase A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose venting that runs along the outside of a building. A chase is not required for such venting. NOTICE: Treatment of firest[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Note: Horizontal runs of vent must be supported every three feet. Use wall straps for this purpose. Flexible vent pipe must be installed with spacer springs every 12". See Figure 16, page 10 . All connecti[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 V enting with T wo 90 ° Elbo ws V ertical (V) Horizontal (H 1 ) + Horizontal (H 2 ) 5' min. 4' max. 6' min. 8' max. 7' min. 10' max. 8' min. 15' max. 20' max. 20' max. Figure 23 - Horizontal Term[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued 1. 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 24) to avoid cutting loadbearing member[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 Figure 26 - Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Installation Non-hardening Mastic under all edges of support box before nailing Figure 27 - Installed Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 28 through 31 show four diff[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your Vanguard direct-vent fireplace has been CSA tested and approved for operation at altitudes in the USA from 0-2000 ft. and in Canada from 0-45000 ft. When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 INST ALLA TION WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION Since the VDVF36 series models use a valve that operates on millivolt current generated by the pilot, a wall switch may be used to activate the gas control valve without the use of normal household electric[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 Figure 33 - Wall Switch Wiring Diagram WARNING: Do not wire remote wall switch to main power supply (Standard 120v household current). Note: If any of the original wire supplied must be replaced, use type 18 AWG-105 degree C (25 feet length MA[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 WARNING: All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed. After ensuring that the gas valve is open, apply a soap and water solution to all connections and joints. If bubbles appear, leaks can be detect[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 GAS SUPPLY TESTING Note: This section is intended as a guide for qualified service technicians installing gas to the appliance. CAUTION: Do not connect appliance before pres- sure testing gas piping. Damage to the gas valve may result and an u[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al- teration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assis- tance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplie[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 BURNER FLAME ADJUSTMENT The air shutter, located at the underside of the main burner (see Figure 48), has been factory preset to the proper air-to-gas ratio which results in an even, clean burning flame across the burner (see Figure 49). If re[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 OPERA TING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which mus[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. T urn off the wall switch. 2. T urn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be perf ormed. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety inf or mation in co l umn 2, page 22, bef ore pr oceedin[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 Ther mocouple Incoming Main Gas Supply Piezo Ignitor Control V alve V ar iable Speed Control * Remote Control Electrical Rating: 120v , 60Hz, 0.7A Blow er * Use Extension Cord (Included With Kit) Pilot TH TP TPTH Ther mopile Piezo Ignitor Do Not [...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 25 25 TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM Pilot will not light No gas to burner, although wall switch and valve are set to the ON position Frequent pilot outage Burner goes off after a short time When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pil[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 . Gas supply turned of f or equipment shutoff valve closed 2. Control knob not in PILOT position 3. Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4. Air in gas lines when installed 5 . Depleted gas[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27 27 OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Fireplace prod[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 ACCESSORIES RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD ON/OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRC SERIES For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand-held remote control. LOG SET - 105891-01 (27237) Log Piece A - 105896-01 (27238) Log P[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 30 GAS CONTROL VALVE Natural - 105882-01 (25699) Propane/LP - 105882-02 (25700) If in need of replacing, have a qualified technician replace it. ORIFICE Natural - 105890-01 (27224) Propane/LP - 105890-02 (25238) REFRACTORY PIECES Front (Bottom) - 10[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/Family Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product be[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required T APE T APE[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 33 33 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]

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    105706-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 34 LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operate[...]