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    NA TURAL GAS MODELS (V)K C42NE SERIES PR OP ANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)K C42PE SERIES *Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer . DIRECT -VENT FIREPLA CE O WNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANU AL FOR YOUR SAFETY WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electri[...]

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    2 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A 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 ref[...]

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    3 3 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A 5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing igni- tion. Fir eplace will rem ain hot for a ti me after s hutdow n. Allow surfaces to cool before touching. 6. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace. 7. D[...]

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    4 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A PR ODUCT FEATURES These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your direct-vent fireplace: • The venting system may be routed to the outside of your home in several ways. It may vent through the roof (vertical) or it may vent to a n outs ide/ exte rior wall (horiz ontal). Th e vent pi pe ins tal - [...]

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    5 5 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A CLEARANCES Mi ni mu m cle ara nc es to co mb us ti bl es f or th e fire pla ce ar e as fo llo ws: *Back and sides 0"/mm Perpendicular walls 6" (152 mm) Floor 0"/mm Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067 mm) Front 36" (914 mm) Top 0"/mm Vent (See venting instructions for specific venting[...]

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    6 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A Fixed Closed O pe n ab l e 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, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches (30.5mc) minimum] B = clearance to[...]

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    7 7 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A VEN TIN G INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS NOTICE: Read these instructions completely before attempting installation. These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (direct- vent) pipe components and terminations. The v entin g syste m must term inate o n the outsi de of the struc ture and can not be atta ched [...]

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    8 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A (Framing Detail) 10 3 / 4 " (273 mm) 10 3 / 4 " Inside Framing (273 mm) 10 3 / 4 " (273 mm) 8 1 / 2 " (216 mm) V ent Opening Combustible W all V e nt Opening Noncombustible W all INSTALLATION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: • Horizontal Termination • Vertical Te[...]

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    9 9 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A 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 8 1 / 2 " round hole and attach to the exterior wall with four screws. Note: The four wood screws provided should be replaced with approp[...]

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    10 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A V ertical (V) Horizontal (H) 32 3 / 4 " 17" max. Horizontal High Wind Square T ermination W all Firestop 45° Elbow Fig ure 14 - H ori zon tal Term inati on Co nfigura tion fo r Square or Round T ermination 45° Elbow W all Firestop Horizontal Round T ermination Exterior Portion of W all Firestop (Round T[...]

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    1 1 1 1 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A V ertical (V) Required V ertical (V) V ertical Pipe Horizontal (H) *43 1 / 2 " 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 V enting Figure 15[...]

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    12 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A Figure 18 - Horizontal T ermination Configuration for Venting Using T wo 90° Elbows with T ermination at 90° with Fireplace Figure 17 - Horizontal T ermination Configuration for Venting Using T wo 90° Elbows VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS Continued VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning[...]

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    13 13 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A INS TALL ATIO N FOR VERTICAL TERMI NATI ON No te : V e rti cal r est ri ct or m us t be i ns ta ll ed i n al l ve rt ic al i ns ta ll at io ns . 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[...]

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    14 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS Continued V ertical T ermination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- cal termination. VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for V ertical Termination (Cont.) Figure 21 - V e rtical Venting Co nfiguratio n Using Two 90°[...]

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    15 15 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS Continued HIGH AL TITUDE INST ALLA TION Y our 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[...]

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    16 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A Figure 25 - Blower Model BK Magnetic Strips Exhaust Port Screw Green Ground Wire Spade T erminals Side View Lower Firebox Cavity Blower Location VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS Continued FIREPLA CE INST ALLA TION CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas typ e for the fir eplace unit you a re installing . I f your gas sup[...]

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    17 17 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A V a r ia b le F a n S w it c h W h it e W h ite B la c k G r e e n O n 1 10 / 1 1 5 V . A .C . Blow er Moto r B la c k B l a c k B l a c k O f f 5. Mo unt sp eed con tr ol box to swi tch bra cket by pla cing th e pla sti c control shaft forward th rough the open ing in the switch bra cket (see Figure 26). 6. W hi[...]

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    18 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A F i g u r e 2 9 - B l o w e r W i r i n g D i a g r a m f o r T h e r m o s t a t - C o n t r o l l e d M o d e l s Blower Wiring Diagram CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. V erify proper operation after servicing. INST A[...]

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    19 19 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS W ARNING: T est all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. W AR N I NG : N e v e r u se a n o p e n fla m e t o c he c k f o r a l e a k . A p pl y n o n co r r os i v e l ea k d e t ec t i on flu i [...]

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    20 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A Open Closed Equipment Shutoff V alve Fig ure 34 - Che cki ng Gas Jo int s fo r Pro pan e/L P Gas Firep lac e Propane/LP Supply T ank Gas V alve Equipment Shutoff V alve Figure 33 - Equipment Shutoff V alve Figure 35 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace Gas Meter Gas V alve Equipment Shutoff V alve FIREPLA[...]

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    21 21 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A FIREPLA CE INST ALLA TION Continued FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Removing/Replacing Glass Door (Cont.) Installing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers 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 frag[...]

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    22 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Inst alling Bri ck Line r Models BL42DA(SA) and BL42DHA(SA) Wall Switch Installation Optional Remote Control Installation Figure 40 - Installing the WRC Remote Receiver Fireplace Receptacle Remote Control Receiver Extension Cord Ignition Module Plug Figure 41 - Installing Battery into Back o[...]

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    23 23 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A WIRING DIAGRAM OPERA TING FIREPLACE For Y our Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions EV2 EV1 ORANGE IGNITOR LEAD GREEN PILOT TRANSFORMER IS1070B SYNETEK CONTROLS IN C 24V AC E4 E2 E3 E6 RED E8 E1 2 BLUE 120V AC GROUND BLACK WHIT E WIRING DIA GRAM OPERA TING FIREPLACE F ig u re 42 - T u r n i n g E q u [...]

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    24 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A OPERA TING FIREPLACE T o Turn Off Gas T o Appliance Optional Remote Operation Operating Optional Blower Accessory INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Assembly Burner Flame Pattern 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 performed. 3. Open l[...]

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    25 25 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING: T urn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: Y ou 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 ma[...]

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    26 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A TROUBLESHOOTING TR OUBLESHOO TING W ARNING: T urn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater . Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM Ignitor will not spark or pilot will not light Pilot will not stay lit No [...]

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    27 27 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A TR OUBLESHOO TING Continued W ARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply . • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do n ot to uc h a n y el ec t ri ca l s wi tc h; d o no t u se a ny p ho ne i n y ou r b u il di ng . • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor ’ s phone. Follow the gas suppl[...]

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    28 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A SER VICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is T oo 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) Y ou may feel your gas pressure is too low . If so, contact your local gas supplier . TECHNICA[...]

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    29 29 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A SPECIFICA TIONS SPECIFICA TIONS Btu 27,000/38,000 Btu/hr 25,000/36,000 Btu/hr Gas T ype Natural Propane/LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w .c. 10.0" w .c. Minimum Inlet 5.5" w .c. 11.0" w .c. Supply Pressure D im en si o n ( H x W x D) Fireplace (Actual size of firebox. 40"[...]

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    30 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN Models KC42NE, KC42PE, VKC42NE and VKC42PE ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDO WN MODELS KC42NE, KC42PE, VKC42NE AND VKC42PE 6 7 20 17 18 13 2 12 19 8 1 4 24 1 1 9 14 3 16 5 15 21 10 23 22[...]

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    31 31 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A P AR TS LIST Models KC42NE, KC42PE, VKC42NE and VKC42PE P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. REFRACTOR Y BRICK P ANELS KC42NE VKC42NE KC42NHE VKC42NHE KC42PE VKC42PE KC42PHE [...]

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    32 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A 7 15 10 12 1 12 2 3 13 9 1 1 6 12 14 18 17 17 18 19 20 16 14 8 4 5 22 23 24 21 31 33 32 30 29 28 25 27 26 ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN Models KC42NE, KC42PE, VKC42NE and VKC42PE ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDO WN BURNER ASSEMBL Y FOR MODELS KC42NE, KC42PE, VKC42NE AND VKC42PE[...]

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    33 33 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A P AR TS LIST Models KC42NE, KC42PE, VKC42NE and VKC42PE P ARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBL Y FOR MODELS KC42NE, KC42PE, VKC42NE AND VKC42PE This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. KEY P ART NO. NUM[...]

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    34 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A ACCESSORIES MANUAL BLOWER KIT - BK Ma nu al v ari abl e co nt ro l bl owe r ac ce ss or y provides better heat distri- bution. Complete installation and operation instructions included in this manual. THERMOST A TICALL Y - CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT - BKT Provides better heat distribution. Blower turns of f and on automa[...]

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    35 35 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A 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 before going into the store? � Y es � No 3. Who selected the product?[...]

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    36 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A 2701 Industrial Drive P .O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required T APE T APE[...]

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    37 37 www .desatech.com 1 16240-01A NO TES ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________[...]

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    Model Serial No. Date Purchased LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT -VENT FIREPLA CE 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. T o make a claim un[...]