Direct vent FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL Propane/LP Gas Models Gas Models DVF-36S-N DVF-36S-P dvf-36h-n dvf-36h-p dvf-36sc-n dvf-36sc-P dvf-36hc-N dvf-36hc-P Stacked Brick/Standard Glass Herringbone Brick/Standard Glass Stacked Brick/Cool Touch Glass Herringbone Brick/Cool Touch Glass WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Table of Contents Safety Information................................................ 2 Product Identification............................................ 4 Local Codes......................................................... 4 Product Features.................................................. 4 Preinstallation....................................................... 5 Location of Termination Cap................................. 7 Venting Installation...............................................
Safety information Continued Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Safety information Product Identification Continued 3. Never install the fireplace • in a recreational vehicle • in windy or drafty areas where curtains or other combustible (flammable) objects can make contact with the fireplace front • in high traffic areas 4. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing, installing or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service or repair this fireplace. Have fireplace inspected annually by a qualified service person. 5.
Product Features Continued • This fireplace may be installed in any room of your house provided all local codes and these installation instructions are followed. • Each time you turn on your fireplace, you may notice some amount of condensation on the inside of the fireplace glass. This is normal and will disappear after 10-20 minutes of operation. • Your direct vent gas fireplace system (fireplace and venting) is a balanced and sealed gas operating unit.
PreInstallation Continued Clearances Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: *Back and sides 0" Perpendicular walls 6" Floor 0" Ceiling to louver opening 42" Front 36" Top of Standoffs 0" Vent (See venting instructions for specific venting clearances.) 56 3/4" 43 1/4" Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8" may be flush with the top front of fireplace. * For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack with insulation or other materials.
Location of Termination Cap N N D H V L E B C Fixed Closed F B Openable Fixed Closed V Openable V I V G B V B B J V G X G M A V K X V A V TERMINATION CAP X AIR SUPPLY INLET G GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) balcony [*12" (30.
Venting Installation 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 venting system must terminate on the outside of the structure and can not be attached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance. A direct vent appliance must have its own venting system. DO NOT common vent this appliance.
Venting Installation Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct vent installation: • Horizontal Termination • Vertical Termination Outside air flex installation is required for both horizontal and vertical installation (see page 13). Horizontal Termination Installation IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations require only inner portion of wall firestop. Horizontal installations using round termination require exterior portion of wall firestop. 1.
Venting Installation Continued WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. 5. 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 wood screws provided. Before attaching the vent cap to exterior wall, run a bead of non-hardening mastic (pliable sealant) around the outside edges to make a seal between it and the outside wall.
Venting Installation Continued Minimum Pipe Overlap 11/4" Direct Vent Pipe Wall Siding Standoff Screws Firestop GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Installation using cabinet surrounds • Through the wall using round or square termination (up to 12" horizontal pipe) • NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Wall Firestop 90° Elbow 2' Min. 2' Pipe Min.
Venting Installation Continued Vertical Termination Installation 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 venting system, consider an offset (see Figure 16) to avoid cutting load bearing members.
Venting Installation Continued 5. Place the flashing over the pipe section(s) extending through the roof. Secure the base of the flashing to the roof and framing with roofing nails. Be sure roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing as shown in Figure 16, page 12. There must be a 1" clearance from the vent pipe to combustible materials. 6. Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the vent cap meets the minimum building code requirements described in Figure 6 on page 7.
Venting Installation Fireplace Installation Continued parts list for venting kits and components DESA (5"/8") Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description P58-6 6" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized P58-12 12" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized P58-24 24" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized P58-36 36" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized P58-48 48" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized PA58-712 Adjustable 7"-12" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized E58-45 45° Elbow, Galvanized E58-90 90° Elbow, Galvanized HTS-
Fireplace Installation Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves. Continued For propane/LP connection only, the installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of w.c. pressure. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, fireplace regulator damage could occur.
Fireplace Installation Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Route flexible gas line (provided by installer) from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace. Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access holes on side of fireplace. 2. Attach flexible gas line from gas supply to control valve (see Figure 22). 3.
Fireplace Installation Removing/Replacing Glass Doors Continued Propane/LP Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Valve Figure 24 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Fireplace CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass. Do not remove if glass is hot. Keep children and pets away from glass. WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off fireplace. Let cool before removing glass doors.
Fireplace Installation Continued LOCK UNLOCK Spring Loaded Pin Pin Located on Middle Door Hook Located on Inner Door Hinge Outer Door Middle Door Inner Door Figure 26 - Removing/Installing Middle Door Removing and Installing Inner Door Inner door is factory installed. 1. Open outer door. Secure door in open position to avoid accidental breakage. 2. Remove middle door by lifting from hinges (see Figure 26). Set aside to avoid scratches or damage. 3.
Fireplace Installation Continued Side Bricks Side Trim Side Trim Screen and Rod Left Bottom Brick Side Bricks Middle Bottom Brick Right Bottom Brick Figure 27 - Removing/Installing Brick, Side Trim and Screen Unlock Lock Inner Door Figure 28 - Removing/Installing Inner Door Lava Rock, Ember Flakes and Scrap Log Installation Lava rock, ember flakes and scrap log pieces are included with your fireplace. Install these items while glass doors are open and/or removed. 120441-01A 1.
Fireplace Installation Wall Switch Installation Continued 3. Place ember flakes around front and sides of burner and on burner ports (see Figure 30). This will create the glowing ember appearance as the flame touches the ember flakes. Do not block burner ports by overlapping ember flakes in one area. It is not necessary to use all ember material provided. 4. Place scrap log pieces randomly as shown in Figure 31 on lava rock and around (but not on) burner ports.
Wiring Diagram PILOT IGNITOR LEAD ORANGE BLUE E6 E4 E3 E2 WHITE 120V AC E8 TRANSFORMER 24V AC EV1 SYNETEK CONTROLS INC IS1070B E12 BLACK GROUND EV2 RED GREEN ADAPTER/ REMOTE RECEIVER J-BOX 120 VAC Operation for your safety Read before lighting WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot.
OPERATION REMOTE OPERATION Continued 6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information on page 21. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step. 7. Turn the equipment shutoff valve counterclockwise to the ON position. Do not force. 8. Replace center brick/control cover. 9. Turn on all electric power to appliance. 10. Turn wall switch to the ON position. 11. Visually locate pilot.
Inspecting Burners Continued Figure 37 shows a typical flame pattern. If burner flame pattern differs from that described: • turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 21) • see Troubleshooting, page 25 Figure 37 - Typical Flame Pattern Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use.
Cleaning and Maintenance Continued WARNING: Do not operate fireplace with glass door unlatched, removed, cracked or broken. pilot and burners • Remove material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete. • Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust, dirt or lint. • Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush to remove excess dust, dirt or lint. logs • Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs.
Troubleshooting WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Ignitor will not spark or pilot will not light 1. No gas supply or shutoff 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Pilot will not stay lit 1. Loose wiring on ignitor wire 1. Check wiring connection. to ignition module and/or Refer to wiring diagram poor ground to ignition (see Wiring Diagram, page module 21) and/or check ground wire to ignition module 2. Pilot flame too low to 2.
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 reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Gas odor even when control 1. Gas leak. See Warn- 1.
Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models DVF-36S-N, DVF-36S-P, DVF-36H-N, DVF-36H-P, DVF-36SC-N, DVF-36SC-P, DVF-36HC-N, DVF-36HC-P 18 17 16 15 38 6 39 37 19 33 12 34 20 35 36 9 13 30 43 7 31 10 27 14 4 21 42 24 11 32 26 25 23 22 29 28 41 3 40 8 1 2 28 www.desatech.
PARTS LIST KEY NO. PART NO. DVF -36S -N DVF -36S -P DVF -36H -N DVF -36H -P DVF -36S C-N DVF -36S C-P DVF -36H C-N DVF -36H C-P This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 24 of this manual. QTY.
illustrated parts breakdown Burner Assembly for Models DVF-36S-N, DVF-36S-P, DVF-36H-N, DVF-36H-P, DVF-36SC-N, DVF-36SC-P, DVF-36HC-N, DVF-36HC-P 27 15 21 14 28 8 3 6 2 5 4 19 10 19 11 20 26 7 9 12 13 1 22 18 23 16 17 37 24 32 34 30 33 29 31 25 26 35 30 www.desatech.
PARTS LIST Burner assembly for models DVF-36SC-N, DVF-36SC-P, DVF-36SH-N, DVF-36SH-P, DVF-36S-N, DVF-36S-P, DVF-36H-N, DVF-36H-P KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 PART NO.
illustrated parts breakdown Refractory parts for Models DVF-36S-N, DVF-36S-P, DVF-36H-N, DVF-36H-P, DVF-36SC-N, DVF-36SC-P, DVF-36HC-N, DVF-36HC-P 9 1 2 5 9 1 3 10 4 12 6 8 13 7 11 11 20 19 15 17 18 14 16 32 www.desatech.
PARTS LIST 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 120441-01A www.desatech.
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Warranty Information KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model _______________________________ Serial No. ____________________________ Date Purchased _______________________ Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
