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  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE ® ® VDDVF36PN/PP (PENINSULA) AND VDDVF36STN/STP (SEE THRU) This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes. This appliance is only for use[...]

  • Page 2

    2 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® 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) BA CK VIEW 39 3 / 4 (101cm) 26 3 / 8 (67cm) 3 (8cm) 1 (3cm) 2 (5cm) 3 (8cm) 22 5 / 8 (57cm) 34 3 / 4 (88cm) T OP VIEW (Left[...]

  • Page 3

    3 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL Models VDDVF36PN/PP series are three-sided direct-vent gas fireplace with a sealed combus- tion chamber. Models VDDVF36STN/STP series are two-sided direct-vent gas fireplace with a sealed combustion chamber. All models use a millivolt gas control and a millivolt igni- tion system. All models have a manual HI/LO valve to co[...]

  • Page 4

    4 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® FRAMING Once the final location has been determined, observing height clearances for vent termi- nation, you may construct framing using dimensions shown in Figures 7 through 9, page 5, depending on your installation. If the appliance is to be installed directly on carpet[...]

  • Page 5

    5 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing Peninsula Fireplace 39 3 / 4 " (1010mm) Min. 40 1 / 2 " (1029mm) 23 5 / 8 " (600mm) 39 3 / 4 " (1010mm) Min. 40 1 / 2 " (1029mm) 23 5 / 8 " (600mm) * Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing Peninsula Fireplace on Platform * As required by design as long [...]

  • Page 6

    6 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® 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, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 [...]

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    7 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read all instruc- tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of im- properly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. WARNING: Seal all of[...]

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    8 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting will take. Note: The location of the horizontal vent termination on the exterior wall must meet all local and national building codes and must not be easily blocked or obstructed. Snork[...]

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    9 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL UP UP VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued (Framing Detail) 10" (254mm) 10" (254mm) 7 1/2" (190mm) V ent Opening Combustible W all V ent Opening Non-Combustible W all Figure 17 - Vent Opening Requirements Continued 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire- place. Set fireplace in front of it’ s per - manent lo[...]

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    10 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued UP Figure 21 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using One 90 ° Elbow Figure 22 - Horizontal Termination Using Flexible Venting Horizontal V enting V ertical (V) Horizontal (H) 49.5" min. 15" max. (45 ° el[...]

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    11 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued V enting with T wo 90 ° Elbows 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 Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using[...]

  • Page 12

    12 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® 4. Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole. Note: If an offset is needed to avoid obstructions, you must support the vent pipe every 3 feet. Use wall straps for this purpose (see Figure 24). Whenever possible, use 45 ° elbows instead of 90 ° elbows. Th[...]

  • Page 13

    13 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Continued 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 different configurations for vertical [...]

  • Page 14

    14 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® V er tical V enting V = 30' max. Figure 31 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued V enting with T wo 9 0 ° Elbo ws V ertical (V 1 ) Horizontal (H) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' m[...]

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    15 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your Vanguard direct-vent fireplace has been AGA tested and approved for eleva- tions from 0-2000 feet and CGA certified for elevations from 0-4500 feet. When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the USA), you may need to decrease the inp[...]

  • Page 16

    16 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® Figure 33 - Wall Switch Wiring Diagram OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND- HELD REMOTE CONTROL (GHRC SERIES) INSTALLATION Note: If using an optional wireless hand- held remote control, the wall switch is no longer operational. Figure 35 - Installing Remote Receiver (Shown from Rear [...]

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    17 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Installing 9-Volt Alkaline Battery in Hand-Held Remote Control Unit 1. Remove battery cover on back of re- mote control unit. 2. Attach terminal wires to the battery (not included). Place battery into the battery housing. 3. Replace battery cover onto remote con- trol unit. Figure 37 - Installing [...]

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    18 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLING LOG SET Before proceeding, make sure the gas con- trol valve is in the “OFF” position. Logs have been packaged separately to prevent damage to glass or refractory. 1. Remove top and bottom louvers by si- multaneously pulling both t[...]

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    19 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: Improper installa- tion, adjustment, alteration, ser- vice, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier. BURNER REMOVAL CAUTION: Before proceed- ing, make[...]

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    20 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® OPERA TING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS When lit for the first time, the appliance may emit a slight odor for about 16 - 24 hours. This is normal and is due to the “curing” of the logs and the “burn-in” of internal paints and lubricants used in the man[...]

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    21 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. T urn off the wall switch. 2. T urn off all electric power to the ap- pliance if service is to be perf ormed. 3. Remove contr ol access panel. 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”. Do not f orce. 5. Replace control access panel. OPERA TING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR [...]

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    22 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® 1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn f or about one minute. T urn contr ol knob to ON position. Adjust flame adjust- ment knob anywhere between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the REMO TE position. Note: The bur n- ers may light if hand-held remote ON button w[...]

  • Page 23

    23 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL Thermocouple Incoming Main Gas Supply Piezo Ignitor Control V alve V ariable Speed Control * Remote Control Electrical Rating: 120v , 60Hz, 0.7A Blower * Use Extension Cord (Included With Kit) Pilot TH TP TPTH Thermopile Piezo Ignitor Do Not Connect T o 120V N.O .SW (W all Switch Supplied) Pilot Gas Line Wirew ay GND BLK [...]

  • Page 24

    24 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. No gas supply , or shut-off valve is OFF 2. Air in gas line 3. Con[...]

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    25 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose 4. Broken ignitor cable 5. Bad piezo ignitor 6. Ignitor electrode broken 7. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 1. Gas supply turned off or manual shu[...]

  • Page 26

    26 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking n[...]

  • Page 27

    27 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot re[...]

  • Page 28

    28 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® ACCESSORIES RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD ON/OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRC 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 Piece B - 105895-01 (27239) Log Piec[...]

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    29 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL GAS CONTROL VALVE Natural - 104496-01 (14389) Propane/LP - 104496-02 (14390) If in need of replacing, have a qualified technician replace it. END GLASS ASSEMBLY (Peninsula Only) 106922-01 (26624) (Tempered) REFRACTORY PIECES Front (Bottom) 105886-01 (25854) Left/Right (Bottom) 105887-01 (25856) Rear - 106924-01 (27374) Fr[...]

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    30 106918 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ® NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________[...]

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    31 106918 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________[...]

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    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, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the[...]