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Desa (V)V36N-B SERIES, VV36NC1 SERIES manual

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    FOR YOUR SAFETY 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. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. WARNING:[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before tryi[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Direct-Vent Fireplace with Millivolt Ignition SAFETY INFORMATION LOCAL CODES PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Glass Door Assembly Blower Switch (BKT Standard with CHDV Models) Piezo Ignitor [...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 PRODUCT FEA TURES 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 [...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 A B E F G H D C Nailing T abs CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: Back, and sides 0"/mm Perpendicular walls 6" (152mm) Floor 0"/mm Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067mm) Front 36&qu[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 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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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: Read these instructions completely be- fore attempting installation. These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (direct- vent) pipe components and terminations. The venting system must term[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 INSTALLATION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: • Horizontal T ermination • V ertical T ermination Horizontal Termination Installation IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations require only inner portion of wall fi[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. 6. Noncombustible Exterior W all: Position the horizontal vent cap in the center of the 8 1 / 2 " round hole and attach to the exte- rior wall with four w[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 Horizontal High Wind Square Termination Wall Firestop 45° Elbow Figure 14 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Square or Round Terminations 45° Elbow Wall Firestop Horizontal Round Termination Exterior Portion of Wall Firestop (Round Term[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 Figure 15 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Corner Installation Using One 90° Elbow Square Termination Wall Firestop Not to Exceed (H) Limits As Required for (V) See Chart for Pipe Section Required 45° Elbow 90° Elbow 90° Elbow Sq[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 V enting with T wo 90° Elbows V er tical (V) Horizontal (H 1 ) + Horizontal (H 2 ) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max. 8' min. 20' max. 20' max. 20' max. Figure 18 - Horizontal Term[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations. 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters, or other framing will obstruct the ventin[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- cal termination. V enting with T w o 90° Elbows V er tical (V) Horizontal (H 1 ) + Horizontal ([...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Continued V er tical V enting V = 40' max. Figure 24 - Vertical Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run (Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown) Note: Install restrictor into inner collar of fi[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace. See retailer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to y[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 . FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessories (Cont.) V a r ia bl e F a n S w it c h W h it e W h i te B la c k G re e n O n 1 1 0 /1 1 5 V . A .C . B lo w e r M ot o r B la c k B la c k B la c k O ff Figure 27 - Location of [...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regulator (supplied by installer) • piping (check local codes) • sealant (resistant to [...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections We recommend that you install a sediment trap/drip leg in supply line as [...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 Figure 33 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Open Closed Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 35 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace Figure 34 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Fireplace Propane/LP Supply Tank Gas Valve Equipment Shutoff Valv[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control - (C)GHRCB and (C)GHRCTB Series Installing Remote Receiver 1. Open bottom louver and locate the switch bracket on the left. 2. Unsc[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 Lock Unlock REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part infor- mation see Replacement Parts , page 36. Removing Louver[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Brick Liner Models BL36D(S) and BL36DH(S) INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER MODELS BL36DA(SA) AND BL36DHA(SA) WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and unpl[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 WARNING: The glass door must be securely in place before running this fireplace. Do not run this fireplace if glass is missing or broken. NOTICE: Do not put lava rock on burner or under burner. Placing lava rock on burner will cause perfor- mance[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 25 25 OPERA TING FIREPLACE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 . ST OP! Read the safety information above. 2. Open lower louver panel. 3. T urn off all electric power to the fir eplace. 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”. 5. W [...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING FIREPLACE Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation O F F P I L O T O N L O I H ON OFF REMOTE ON OFF Blower Control Knob (Optional Accessory) Variable Control Knob Selector Switch in Remote Position Gas Control [...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27 27 OPERATING FIREPLACE Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation (Cont.) Operating Optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat Operating Optional Blower Accessory INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Assembly Burner Flame Pattern OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATIN[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 28 INSPECTING BURNERS Burner Flame Pattern CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Glass Door Pilot and Burners Logs Venting System PILOT AND BURNERS • Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete. • Burner and controls s[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a quali- fied service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a [...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 30 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 produce[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 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 ne[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models (V)V36N-B, (V)V36P-B, VV36NC1, VV36PC1, VV36NSC1, VV36PSC1, VV36PHC1, VV36NHC1 and CHDV36NR-C ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS (V)V36N-B, (V)V36P-B, VV36NC1, VV36PC1, VV36NSC1, VV36PSC1, VV36PHC1, VV36NHC1 A[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 33 33 PARTS LIST Models (V)V36N-B, (V)V36P-B, VV36NC1, VV36PC1, VV36NSC1, VV36PSC1, VV36PHC1, VV36NHC1 and CHDV36NR-C P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under [...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 34 4 3 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 21 19 20 18 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS (V)V36N-B, (V)V36P-B, VV36NC1, VV36PC1, VV36NSC1, VV36PSC1, VV36PHC1, VV36NHC1 AND CHDV36NR-C ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models (V)V36[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 35 35 KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ** Burner Assembly Base 1 2 114443-01 Pan Burner Assembly 1 3 11165 Screw #10 x 5/8 MD TR BLK 12 4 108763-01 Tube Burner 1 5 104506-25 Pan Burner Orifice (Natural Gas #47) 1 104506-20 Pan Burner Orifice ([...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 36 (V)V36N (S)(H)-B (V) V36 P(S)(H)-B VV36N (S)(H)C1 CHDV36NR-C VV36 P(S)(H)C1 Btu 21,700/ 21,700/ 21,000/ 31,000 Btu/hr 31,000 Btu/hr 30,000 Btu/hr Gas Type Natural Natural Propane/LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w.c. 3.5&[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 37 37 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/F amily Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Gar age ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If y ou bought this product yourself , did you plan to purchase this type of produc[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 38 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required T APE T APE[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 39 39 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA’s Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040. for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page o[...]

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    111252-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 40 LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE 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 maintaine[...]