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Desa VPN36 3-SIDED manual

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  • Page 1

    SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, 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. ® INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS 55505 Rev. B 07/99 PENINSU[...]

  • Page 2

    2 55505 C O N T E N T S NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS IN THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL ARE IN INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 1. INTRODUCTION ...................................... PG. 3 2. SELECTING LOCATION ......................... PG. 3 3. CLEARANCES ........................................ PG. 4 4. FRAMING ................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    3 55505 Figure 2 INTRODUCTION Model VPN36 series is a woodburning firebox intended and ap- proved for installation in either residential homes or buildings of standard construction. This wood burning fireplace complies with UL 127 as a FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE and is listed and tested by Underwriters Laboratory Inc. This model is not for use in mobi[...]

  • Page 4

    4 55505 Figure 3 ALSO IN SELECTING A LOCATION, THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED; 1. Do not connect this firebox to a chimney system other than a V anguard chimney system. 2. Install in an area providing ventilation and adequate combustion air . 3. Due to high temperatures do not locate this firebox in high traf- fic areas or near furnitur[...]

  • Page 5

    5 55505 Figure 8 Figure 5 Figure 6 Proceed to secure firebox to prepared framing at nail- ing flanges located at the sides of the firebox as shown in Figure 9. HEARTH EXTENSIONS A hearth extension is required to protect combustible floor surround- ing firebox. You may fabricate your own per the dimensions shown in Figure 10, page 6. The hearth exte[...]

  • Page 6

    6 55505 Figure 10 If a hearth extension is to be field constructed, it must be made of noncombustible, inorganic material having an effective thermal conductivity "K" of .84 BTU In/Ft 2 Hr. F or less at 1" thickness. Thermal conductivity "K" of materials can be obtained from the manufacturer. The minimum required thickness [...]

  • Page 7

    7 55505 OUTSIDE OF FIREPLACE GAS LINE CONDUIT REMO VE KNOCK OUT SIDE FIREBRICK FINISHED SIDE REFRACT OR Y KNOCK OUT PLUG REMO VE BY T APPING LIGHTL Y WITH A 1/2" DOWEL AFTER REMO VING GAS LINE CO VER PLA TE, REPLACE SCREWS REMO VE INSULA TION TEMPORARIL Y (DO NO T DISCARD) Figure 13 OUTSIDE OF FIREPLACE GAS LINE CONDUIT REP ACK INSULA TION INC[...]

  • Page 8

    8 55505 10" (254 mm) ST AINLESS INNER PIPE LANCED SIDE UP 15" (381 mm) DIA. GAL V ANIZED OUTER PIPE HEMMED END Figure 15 It is important to assure that the joint between the chimney sections is fully locked. Check by pulling chimney upward after locking. The chimney should not come apart if properly locked . It is not necessary to add scr[...]

  • Page 9

    9 55505 RETURN ELBOW CEILING SUPPORT PIPE V12S-10DM RETURN ELBOW RETURN ELBOW RETURN ELBOW OFFSET ELBOW OFFSET ELBOW OFFSET ELBOW 6' MAX 6' MAX 6' MAX 6' MAX 6' MAX 6' MAX TYPICAL OFFSET INST ALLA TIONS RISE AND OFFSETS A B 48 36 18 12 4 3 / 8 16 3 / 8 9 1 / 2 25 1 / 4 1 12 1 / 2 30 3 / 8 1 14 3 / 8 34 2 17 5 / 8 39 1 [...]

  • Page 10

    10 55505 Figure 23 VRTL-10D VSC-10 FLASHING VFS-10DM VFS-10DM V30FS-10DM V30E-10DM MINIMUM HEIGHT 15 FT . MAXIMUM HEIGHT CHASE TERMINA TION 50 FT . VRTL-10D VETL-10D MINIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT The minimum chimney height (measured from bottom of firebox to flue gas outlet-end of pipe) is 15 feet for a straight run, 16 feet min. for a run with 1 elbow se[...]

  • Page 11

    11 55505 FLASHING INSTALLATION Determine the flashing to be used with the roof-opening chart. Slide flashing over pipe until base is flat against roof. Replace as many shingles as needed to cover exposed area and flashing base. Secure in position by nailing through shingles. DO NOT NAIL THROUGH FLASHING CONE. Figure 25 STORM COLLAR INSTALLATION Pla[...]

  • Page 12

    12 55505 NONCOMBUSTIBLE F A CING MA TERIAL NONCOMBUSTIBLE F A CING MA TERIAL "L" SHAPED MET AL SUPPORT DO NO T BLOCK EFFECTIVE OPENING FINISHING YOUR FIREBOX CABINET DOOR INSTALLATION Brushed brass glass doors have been provided with this firebox. A set includes the front glass panel assembly. They come in different styles, check with you[...]

  • Page 13

    13 55505 GRA TE D AMPER CONTROL LEVER PULL DOWN T O CLOSE PUSH UP TO OPEN OUTSIDE AIR HANDLE PULL T O CLOSE PUSH T O OPEN OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GLASS DOORS Only the cabinet type doors can be opened, the front glass panel assembly is stationary and must be installed with doors. When firebox is in operation, both sets of c[...]

  • Page 14

    14 55505 REPLACEMENT AND ACCESSORY PARTS Purchase replacement parts or accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International's Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the front cover of this manual. When calling DESA International, [...]