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NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)KC36NE SERIES

PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)KC36PE SERIES

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.

DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND 
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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: Improper installation, 
adjustment, alteration, service or 
maintenance can cause injury or 
property  damage.  Refer  to  this 
manual  for  correct  installation 
and  operational  procedures. 
For  assistance  or  additional 
information  consult  a  qualified 
installer, service agency or the 
gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured (mo-

bile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance 

is not convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed  exactly,  a  fire  or  explosion  may  result  causing 
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors 
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Installation  and  service  must 
be  performed  by  a  qualified 
installer, service agency or the 
gas supplier.

Save this manual for future reference.

For more information, visit www.desatech.com

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in 
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Summary of Contents for KC36NE Series

Page 1: ...a quali ed installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mo bile home where not prohibited by state or local codes Thi...

Page 2: ...nual carefully and completely before trying to assemble operateor service this replace Improper use of this replace can cause serious injury or death from burns re explosions electrical shock and carb...

Page 3: ...per or other objects 13 Do not use any solid fuels wood coal paper cardboard etc in this replace Use only the gas type indicated on replace nameplate 14 This appliance when installed must be electrica...

Page 4: ...pliance Due to high temperatures do not locate this replace in high traf c areas windy or drafty areas or near furniture or draperies Proper clearances must be maintained If your replace is to be inst...

Page 5: ...replace as a heat source FRAMING AND FINISHING Figure4showstypicalframingofthis replace Figure5showsfram ing for corner installation All minimum clearances must be met For available accessories for th...

Page 6: ...earance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 inches 213 3cm minimum M clearance under veranda porch deck 12 inches 30 5cm minimum N clearance above a roof shall exte...

Page 7: ...wall restops when penetrating walls and restops when penetrating ceilings or attic spaces Install horizontal venting with a 1 4 rise for every 12 of run toward the termination WARNING Read all instru...

Page 8: ...cking lugs indentations These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes Push pipe sections together and twist one section clockwise approxi mately one quarter tur...

Page 9: ...the center of the 10 3 4 square hole and attach to exterior wall with wood screws provided see Figure 11 The siding standoff must sit ush against the exterior fascia material 7 Combustible Exterior W...

Page 10: ...al minimum and maximum dimensions which MUST be met IMPORTANT Rememberthatahorizontalrunofventingmust have a 1 4 rise for every 12 of run toward the termination Figure 13 Typical Horizontal Terminatio...

Page 11: ...sement installation where one foot clearance from ground to termination is possible SNORKEL TERMINATION INSTALLATION Recommended Applications Installations requiring a vertical rise on building exteri...

Page 12: ...tion Planning Cont HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90 ELBOWS The following con gurations show the minimum vertical rise re quirements for a horizontal system using two 90 elbows Venting with...

Page 13: ...ove framed hole 2 Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the replace ue up through the restop Be sure all pipe and elbow connections are fully twist locked see Figure...

Page 14: ...Shown 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 Note Vertical V1 Vertical V2 40 max Figure23 VerticalVentingCon gurationUsingTwo90 Elbows V...

Page 15: ...with your local gas company for proper ori ce size identi cation When installing this replace at an elevation above 4500 feet in Canada check with local authorities Consult your localgas companyto hel...

Page 16: ...Components FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Installing Optional Blower Accessory PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS DESA 5 8 Pipe Vent Kits Number Description P58 6 6 Section Double Wall...

Page 17: ...LACE INSTALLATION Continued Speed Control Control Shaft Locknut Control Knob Switch Bracket Blower Plug In Duplex Outlet Located underneath rebox oor against lower right outside wall Thermodisc Figure...

Page 18: ...lator with Vent Pointing Down Propane LP Only Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator Vent Pointing Down 5 Mount the speed control box against the mounting plate provided in the lower replace cavity...

Page 19: ...s for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Checkyourbuildingcodesforanyspecialrequirementsforlocating equipment shutoff valve to replaces Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT th...

Page 20: ...d on or near gas meter for natural gas replace 3 Make sure control knob of replace is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas valve see Figure 34 for propane LP or F...

Page 21: ...leaning Glass Door See Cleaning and Maintenance on page 25 Lock Unlock Glass Frame Assembly Screw Hinge Latch INSTALLING LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS It is very important to keep logs exactly as insta...

Page 22: ...39 Installing Rear Brick Panel Rear Brick Panel Left Side Brick Panel INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS BL36DA SA AND BL36DHA SA WARNING If replace has been running turn off and unplug replace Let cool b...

Page 23: ...he wall switch to the ON position 11 Visuallylocatethepilot Theignitorshouldbegintosparkand the main burner should ignite once ame appears at pilot If lighting the appliance for the rst time each seas...

Page 24: ...te control for the replace your replace and blower will not turn on and off at the same time The replacemayrunforseveralminutesbeforetheblower turns on After the heater modulates to the pilot position...

Page 25: ...rom glass If glass has been broken carefully remove glass door see Remov ing Replacing Glass Door page 20 Vacuum all glass pieces with a shop vac CAUTION Do not vacuum if pieces are hot Use only the t...

Page 26: ...all air out of lines If after re peated attempts appliance does not light call for quali ed service and repair 3 Remove debris and dirt inspect and clean any other possible obstructions 4 Contact your...

Page 27: ...just after burner is lit or shut off Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Glass soots Dark residue on logs or ins...

Page 28: ...TS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized retailers of this product If they can not...

Page 29: ...let Supply Pressure 5 5 w c 11 0 w c Dimension Inches mm HxWxD Fireplace Actual size of rebox Measurements do not 36 x 41 x 21 1 8 36 x 41 x 21 1 8 include nailing anges or 914 x 1041 x 537 mm 914 x 1...

Page 30: ...h com 116238 01C ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models KC36NE VKC36NE KC36PE VKC36PE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS KC36NE VKC36NE KC36PE AND VKC36PE 6 7 20 17 18 13 2 12 19 8 1 4 11 9 14 3 16 5 15 1...

Page 31: ...ctory Brick Panel 1 12 see below see below Rear Refractory Brick Panel 1 13 see below see below Right Refractory Brick Panel 1 14 108719 01 108719 01 Screen Rod 1 15 12105 12105 Screen 2 16 11418 1141...

Page 32: ...2 2 3 13 9 11 6 12 14 18 17 17 18 19 20 16 14 8 4 5 22 23 24 21 31 33 32 30 29 28 25 27 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models KC36NE VKC36NE KC36PE VKC36PE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY...

Page 33: ...l 1 108866 02 Elec Pilot Assembly Propane LP 1 11 14569 Elec Valve Assembly Natural 1 14570 Elec Valve Assembly Propane LP 1 12 11165 Screw 10 x 5 8 Zinc 1 13 111913 01 Burner Base Gasket 1 14 14396 B...

Page 34: ...L36DSA Standard Refractory Brick Liner Kit BL36DHA Textured Refractory Herringbone Brick Liner Kit BL36DHSA Standard Refractory Herringbone Brick Liner Kit Thisbricklineraddsatouchofstyletoyourdirect...

Page 35: ...te School 13 Age of Purchaser Under 20 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 or Over 14 Buyer s total annual household income Under 15 000 15 000 to 19 999 20 000 to 34 999 35 000 to 49 999 50 000 to 74 999 75 0...

Page 36: ...36 www desatech com 116238 01C 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 Postage Required TAPE TAPE...

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Page 38: ...and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT...

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