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121334 01

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121334-01
Rev. A
06/08

DESA Heating, LLC
2701 Industrial Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
www.desatech.com
1-866-672-6040

WARRANTy

KeeP ThIS WARRANTy

deSA heATING, LLC LIMITed WARRANTIeS

New products

Standard Warranty:

 DESA Heating, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from 

defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of first purchase from an 

authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with 
DESA Heating, LLC’s warnings and instructions.
For products purchased for commercial, industrial or rental usage, this warranty is limited to 90 days from 

the date of first purchase.

Factory Reconditioned products

Limited Warranty:

 DESA Heating, LLC warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof 

to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of first purchase from an 

authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with 
DESA Heating, LLC’s warnings and instructions.

Terms Common to All Warranties

The following terms apply to all of the above warranties:
Always specify model number and serial number when contacting the manufacturer. To make a claim under 
this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer, 

and only when installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished 

with this product.
This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and 
an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating, LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider 
approved by DESA Heating, LLC. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod-
uct and/or DESA Heating, LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original 
factory replacement parts voids this warranty.
Travel, handling, transportation, diagnostic, material, labor and incidental costs associated with warranty 
repairs, unless expressly covered by this warranty, are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the 
responsibility of the owner.
Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse, accidents, 
improper installation, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alteration(s).

This is DESA Heating, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty 

excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any 

and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to two 
(2) years on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase. 

DESA Heating, LLC makes no other warranties regarding this product.
DESA Heating, LLC’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and DESA Heating, LLC shall 
not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect, incidental, or 
consequential damages.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of 
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 

For information about this warranty contact:

Model (

located on product or identification tag

) _____________________________

Serial No. (

located on product or identification tag

) __________________________

Date Purchased  __________________________

Keep receipt for warranty verification.

Summary of Contents for IRONHAUS IKC42N Series

Page 1: ...al switch do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future referenc...

Page 2: ...ler and or shipper immediately if damaged and document with photos etc 2 Remove glass or mesh door s from the frame and set aside in a safe place throughout the construction process 3 Reinstall the glass or mesh door s 4 Follow guidelines in this installation manual Further helpful information can be found for framing dimensions and other technical specifications at either www desatech com or www ...

Page 3: ... properly Get fresh air at once Have fireplace serviced Some people are more af fected by carbon monoxide than others These include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influ ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Safety Continued Natural and Propane LP Gas Natural and propane LP gas are odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you...

Page 4: ...nly a qualified service person should install service or re pair this fireplace Have fireplace inspected annually by a qualified service person 5 You must keep control compartments burners and circulating air passages clean More frequent cleaning may be needed due to excessive lint and dust from carpeting bedding material etc Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning fireplace 6 Have ...

Page 5: ... Only the blower requires electricity if in stalled and if you plan to install the blower at a later date do not forget to wire the outlet at the bottom of the fireplace when framing A piezo ignitor and ceramic electrode cre ate spark to ignite the pilot light It does not require any matches batteries or any other sources of ignition to light the pilot Each time you turn on your fireplace you may ...

Page 6: ...these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing material See framing details on page 7 If you plan on installing a television or enter tainment center recessed above your fire place it is recommended that you maintain a minimum 18 above top of louver opening When locating termination cap it is impor tant to observe the minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 page 8 If recessing into a wa...

Page 7: ...for use as supplemental heat Use this fireplace along with your primary heating sys tem Do not install this fireplace as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using fireplace Thiswillhelpcirculate the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this fireplace as a heat source Framing and finishing Figure...

Page 8: ...2 30 cm in US if greater than 50 000 36 91 cm in Canada if greater than 100 000 K clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet In Canada 6 ft 1 83m minimum In US 3 ft 91 cm above if within 10 ft 3 m horizontally L clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 213 3 cm minimum M clearance under veranda porch deck 12 30 5 cm minimum N clearance above a roof shall ex...

Page 9: ...must terminate on the out side of the structure and can not be attached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance Adirect vent appliance must have its own venting system DO NOT common vent this appliance These models are approved to be vented either horizontally through an outside wall or vertically through a roof or chase enclosure using the following guid...

Page 10: ...ing slots on male ends of adjacent pipes Push pipe sections together and twist one section clockwise approximately one quarter turn until the sections are fully locked see Figure 8 Note Horizontal runs of vent must be sup ported every three feet Use wall straps for this purpose 3 Use a 45 elbow to connect venting sys tem to fireplace flue collar The elbow is designed to be twist locked onto flue c...

Page 11: ... with wood screws provided see Figure 11 Siding standoff must sit flush against exterior fascia material 7 Connecting Vent Cap with Horizontal Vent Pipe Slide wall firestop over vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap see Figure 12 Carefully move fireplace with vent as sembly attached toward wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination Pipe overlap should be a minimum of 11...

Page 12: ...ion is required NOTICE Donotsealtermination cap to vent pipe Cap must be removable for vent inspection and maintenance WARNING Never run vent downward as this may cause excessive temperatures which could cause a fire Operation of improperly installed and main tained venting system could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications Inst...

Page 13: ...ALLATION Recommended Applications Installations requiring a vertical rise on building exterior Any installation using snorkel termination to achieve one foot above ground Snorkel terminations are available for installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building If installing snorkel termination below grade you must provide proper drainage to prevent water from entering snorkel ...

Page 14: ...uirements for a horizontal system using two 90 elbows Figure 18 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Venting Using Two 90 Elbows with Termination at 90 with Fireplace 45 Elbow Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 2 max 6 max 6 min 4 max 12 max 7 min 6 max 18 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 20 max 8 max 20 max Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizon...

Page 15: ...s If area above ceiling is an insulated ceiling or an attic nail firestop from top side This prevents loose insula tion from falling into required clearance space If area above ceiling is a living space install firestop below framed hole Firestop should be installed with no less than three nails per side see Figure 20 2 Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from firepl...

Page 16: ...ical Round High Wind Termination Shown 45 Elbow Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 2 max 6 min 4 max 7 min 6 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 8 max Note Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown Venting with One 90 Elbow Vertical V Horizontal H 5 min 2 max 6 min 4 max 7 min 6 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 8 max Note Install restrictor into inner collar of firep...

Page 17: ...ireplaces for High Altitude models ending in HA are for installation above 4000 feet only These fireplaces are equipped with parts specific for higher altitudes When installing a non high altitude fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet in the USA you may need to decrease the input rating Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V1 Horizontal H 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max by ch...

Page 18: ...Storm Collar Roof Flashing 0 12 6 12 26 Screws VKC 58 Corner Vent Kit Galvanized Includes 45 Elbow 7 12 Adjustable Pipe Wall Firestop Horizontal Termination 6 Pipe 90 Elbow 18 Screws HHTK 58 High Wind Round Horizontal Termination Kit Includes Round Termination Wall Firestop 45 Elbow HHT 58 High Wind Round Horizontal Termination Kit Galvanized HTS 58 Horizontal Square Termination Galvanized HTKS 58...

Page 19: ...rt directed upward Blower will fit inside back opening and be held in position against back wall by magnets see Figure 26 4 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and that screw retaining green ground wire is tight Blower Location Side View Figure 26 Blower Model BK Magnetic Strips Exhaust Port Screw Green Ground Wire Spade Terminals Lower Firebox Cav...

Page 20: ...al Note Power cord outer insulation sleeve may have to be stripped slightly to allow enough wire length to reach and make all connec tions DO NOT trim excessive length away Enable just enough to make all connections securely 3 Place blower against lower rear wall of firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port di rected upward and thermodisc positioned up near fireplace bottom Thermodisc must be orient...

Page 21: ... Fan Switch Fan Switch N O Green White On 110 115 V A C Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 Black Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location WARNING A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION For propane LP units never connect fireplace directly to the propane LPsupply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install theexternalregulatorbe...

Page 22: ... a sediment trap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 32 Locate sediment trap drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping sys tem between fuel supply and fireplace Locate sediment trap drip leg where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls If sedi ment trap drip leg is n...

Page 23: ...ropane LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping sys tem Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 5 Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check recon nected fittings for leaks Test Pressure...

Page 24: ...If wires are not connected as shown switch will not work 2 Route 25 ft wire through openings pro vided on sides of burner system to a con venient location to mount your switch 3 Connect one bare wire end to each termi nal of the GWMS2 wall switch 4 Install wall switch and cover in the wall Fireplace Installation Continued Figure 37 Connecting Wall Switch to Control Valve To Wall Switch Accessory I...

Page 25: ... 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 and un plug fireplace Let cool before removing inner glass door or louvers Removing Louver Panels Remove top and bottom louver panels by simultaneously pulling both top end spring latches towards center of appliance until they are disengaged from locating ho...

Page 26: ...r Material on Burner Ember Material Plenum Andiron Removing Inner Glass Door If replacement of glass is necessary entire assembly glass and frame must be replaced If glass is broken wear gloves and tape re maining fragments onto frame 1 Lift up on latches to unlock There are two on top of firebox and two below firebox that hold glass door in place see Figure 43 2 While holding glass door to preven...

Page 27: ...p 6 replace plenum and attach to burner 13 Carefully replace the ember pod and log set 14 Use screws removed in step 4 to replace andiron assembly 15 Install lava rock and glowing embers See Installing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 26 16 Close glass door and lock latches on top and bottom of door and replace screen See Removing Inner Glass Door steps 5 and 6 page 26 17 Replace top and bottom l...

Page 28: ... PILOT LO IH O N Figure 46 Control Valve Piezo Ignitor Gas Control Knob Variable Control Knob 12 To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position or set selector switch in the OFF position 13 Close lower louver panel TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Open lower louver panel 2 Set selector switch in the OFF position to prevent draining battery 3 Turn off a...

Page 29: ... Set the desired room temperature by pressing the TEMP or buttons 4 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn off the fireplace Note Do not leave the hand held remote in the AUTO mode close to the fireplace The radiant heat from the fireplace will turn off the fireplace Ideally place the hand held remote in the center of the room facing towards the fireplace Note Do not hold the hand held ...

Page 30: ...tional blower accessory Locate blower controls by opening lower louver panel on fireplace Blower controls are located on right side of switch bracket to the left just inside louver panel The BK manual blower and BKT thermostat ically controlled blower have an ON setting and an OFF setting Blower will only run when switch is in the ON position In the OFF posi tion blower will not operate Note for B...

Page 31: ...s of operation Thereafter clean the glass two or three times during each heating season depending on the usage and circumstances present Refer to Removing Replacing Glass Doors page 26 of this manual when removing inner glass door for cleaning WARNING Only parts sup pliedbythemanufacturershould be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel see Replacement Parts page 37 This glass door ...

Page 32: ...er to Installing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 26 to properly replace logs Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs Replace log s if broken See Replacement Parts on page 37 Replace ember material periodically as needed See Replacement Parts on page 37 Venting system Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these guidelines 1 Check areas of venting system that ...

Page 33: ... lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP models only 6 Pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor Nut is located be hind the mounting bracket 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Tighten...

Page 34: ...l gas company 2 Clean burner see Clean ing and Maintenance page 31 or replace burner orifice 1 Clean burner see Clean ing and Maintenance page 31 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas control 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Gas control knob not fully pressed in 2 Gas control knob not pressed in long enough 3 E...

Page 35: ...ge 26 for log grate removal 2 Check vent configuration specifications see Venting Installation page 9 1 This is normal If noise is excessive contact qualified service person 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control 1 Clean out air holes at burner inlets Periodically repeat as needed 2 Remove blockage or re place burner 3 Have vent system inspect ed including termination cap Remove...

Page 36: ...ion 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 2 Control valve defective 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces un wanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion REMEDY 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 23 1 Fireplace has been tested for up to 40mph winds However e...

Page 37: ...f this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Heating LLC at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA Heating LLC have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply o...

Page 38: ...www ironhaus com or www desatech com 121334 01A 38 Parts Models IKC42N Series 6 7 20 17 18 13 2 12 19 8 1 4 24 11 9 14 3 16 5 15 21 10 23 25 26 22 ...

Page 39: ...331 02 Bottom Louver Assembly 1 6 Fireplace Top 1 7 Fireplace Top Insulation 1 8 Fireplace Surround 1 9 109082 01 Heat Shield 1 10 116542 01 Burner Assembly NG See page 40 1 116211 05 Burner Assembly for High Altitude Models See page 40 1 11 See Below Left Refractory Brick Panel 1 12 See Below Rear Refractory Brick Panel 1 13 See Below Right Refractory Brick Panel 1 14 111874 03 Andiron Assembly 1...

Page 40: ...www ironhaus com or www desatech com 121334 01A 40 PARTS Burner assembly models IKC42N Series 7 15 10 12 1 12 2 3 13 9 11 21 22 TPTH TP TH 6 12 14 18 17 17 18 19 20 16 14 8 4 5 ...

Page 41: ... 3 8 Zinc 2 8 116572 02 Tubing Assembly 1 9 111288 02 Flex Gas Line 1 10 108084 02 Pilot Assembly NG 1 108084 05 Pilot Assembly HA Models 1 11 14389 Natural Gas Valve 1 117370 01 Natural Gas High Altitude Valve 1 12 11165 Screw 10 x 5 8 Zinc 23 13 111913 02 Burner Base Gasket 1 14 14396 Brass Fitting 2 15 116345 01 Pilot Bracket 1 16 26827 Switch Bracket 1 17 116573 01 Flat Washer 7 8 ID x 2 OD 2 ...

Page 42: ...ded in this manual Flexible gas Line connector CIK For all models Propane natural gas conversion kit IMPORTANT NOT to be used for High Alti tude HA Models PCDM 42KC Propane LP Gas Conver sion Kit Face Louver Filigree Panel kit FPD42 Black FPD42B Brushed Brass FPD42P Platinum FPD42PB Polished Brass Rolled Louver trim kit LT42B Brushed Brass LT42P Platinum LT42PB Polished Brass Deflection hoods HD42...

Page 43: ...chase Transit damage and results from alterations are not covered by this warranty IRONHAUS disclaims all other warranties whether expressed or implied and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall IRONHAUS be liable to customer or user in warranty contract negligence strict liability or otherwise for any damages whether...

Page 44: ...pproved by DESA Heating LLC Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod uct and or DESA Heating LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic material labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs unless expressly covered by this warran...

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