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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.

—  Do  not  store  or  use  gasoline  or  other  flammable 

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other 

appliance.

—  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.

—  Installation and service must be performed by a quali

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fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

NATURAL GAS MODELS  

(V)KC42N SERIES 

PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS  

(V)KC42P SERIES

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Summary of Contents for KC42N Series

Page 1: ...o not touch any electrical 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...

Page 2: ...vice agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be in stalled in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohib ited by local codes This appliance is only for use with...

Page 3: ...s controls can be dangerous Do not modify this fireplace under any circum stances Any parts removed for servicingmustbereplacedprior to operating fireplace WARNING Donotuseablow er insert heat exchang...

Page 4: ...ny solid fuels wood coal paper cardboard etc in this fireplace Use only the gas type indicated on fireplace nameplate 8 This appliance when installed must be electri cally grounded in accordance with...

Page 5: ...d above Pre Installation Preparation Location and space requirements Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA direct vent fireplace Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not...

Page 6: ...ening 42 Front 36 Top of Standoffs 0 Vent S e e v e n t i n g instructions for specific venting clearances Combustible material with a maximum thick ness of 5 8 may be flush with the top front of fire...

Page 7: ...Figure 5 Framing Clearances for Corner Installation Ref Mantel Depth Ref Mantel from Top of Louver Opening 1 14 A 16 2 12 B 14 3 10 C 12 4 8 D 10 5 6 E 8 6 4 F 6 7 2 G 4 Figure 6 Clearances for Combus...

Page 8: ...S 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...

Page 9: ...hen penetrating ceilings or attic spaces If using a venting configuration of only hori zontal venting with no vertical run a 1 4 rise for every 12 of run toward the termination is required For install...

Page 10: ...ections 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 supported every three feet Use wal...

Page 11: ...orwallwithwoodscrewsprovided see Figure 11 The siding standoff must sit flush against the exterior fascia material 7 Combustible Exterior Wall Only Slidethewall firestop over the vent pipe before conn...

Page 12: ...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 ca...

Page 13: ...in None 30 max 54 1 2 min 1 ft 48 max 66 1 2 min 2 ft 60 max 78 1 2 min 3 ft 84 max 90 1 2 min 4 ft 20 max Ground Floor Corner Venting Not to Exceed H Limits SNORKEL TERMINATION INSTALLATION Recommend...

Page 14: ...n Configuration for Venting Using Two 90 Elbows 45 Elbow HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90 ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal sy...

Page 15: ...above the ceiling is an insulated ceiling or an attic nail firestop from the top side This prevents loose insula tion from falling into the required clearance space Of the area above the ceiling is a...

Page 16: ...irst floor including storage spaces and closets you must enclose pipe You may frame and sheetrock the enclosure with standard construction material Make sure and meet the minimum allowable clearances...

Page 17: ...om0 2000feet USA and elevations from 0 4500 feet Canada Fireplaces for High Altitude models ending in HA are for installation above 4000 feet only These fireplaces are equipped with parts specific for...

Page 18: ...Elbow 7 12 Adjustable Pipe Flue Restrictor Vertical High Wind Termination 2 Pipe 4 Pipe Wall Firestop Storm Collar Roof Flashing 0 12 6 12 26 Screws VKC 58 Corner Vent Kit Galvanized Includes 45 Elbow...

Page 19: ...blower will fit inside the back opening and be held in position against the back wall by the magnets see Figure 26 4 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower mot...

Page 20: ...switch and the white wire to the other remaining blower motor terminal Note The power cord outer insulation sleeve may have to be stripped slightly to allow enough wire length to reach and make all c...

Page 21: ...Variable 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...

Page 22: ...ap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 32 Lo cate sediment trap drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace Locate sediment trap dr...

Page 23: ...eplace 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 system Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid t...

Page 24: ...hown the switch will not work 2 Route the 25 ft wire through openings pro vided on the sides of the burner system to a convenient location to mount your switch 3 Connect one bare wire end to each of t...

Page 25: ...Removing Louver Panels Remove the top and bottom louver panels by si multaneously pulling both top end spring latches towards the center of the appliance until they are disengaged from the locating ho...

Page 26: ...f the ember material provided 2 Pour lava rock onto plenum but not onto flat burner It is not necessary to use all of the lava rock provided NOTICE Do not put lava rock on burner or under burner Placi...

Page 27: ...hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air an...

Page 28: ...1 Turn gas control knob clockwise to the PILOT position 2 Set selector switch in the OFF position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Remove glass door see Removing Replacing Glass Door page 25 2 Follow steps...

Page 29: ...emperature 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 radi...

Page 30: ...wer have an ON setting and an OFF setting The blower will only run when the switch is in the ON position In the OFF position the blower will not operate OPERATIng fireplace Continued Note for BKT Only...

Page 31: ...erate fireplace with the glass doorunlatched removed cracked or broken WARNING Do not use abra sivecleanersasthismaydamage glass Use a nonabrasive house holdglasscleanertocleanglass Do not clean glass...

Page 32: ...se 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...

Page 33: ...in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply propane 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 tubi...

Page 34: ...2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 31 or replace burner orifice 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 31 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas contr...

Page 35: ...at the base of the burner by removing log grate assembly to see that it is NOT packed with any type of material see Installing Brick Liner Models BL42DA SA and BL42DHA SA page 26 for log grate removal...

Page 36: ...pan material OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Dark residue on logs or inside...

Page 37: ...w propane LP units only You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local gas supplier Technical Service You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting...

Page 38: ...www desatech com 116239 01F 38 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models KC42N VKC42N KC42P and VKC42P Series 6 7 20 17 18 13 2 12 19 8 1 4 24 11 9 14 3 16 5 15 21 10 23 22...

Page 39: ...ver Assembly 1 5 108331 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 Natural Gas See page 40...

Page 40: ...desatech com 116239 01F 40 illustrated parts breakdown Burner assembly for models KC42N VKC42N KC42P AND VKC42P 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...

Page 41: ...Line 1 10 108084 02 Pilot Assembly Natural Gas 1 108084 03 Pilot Assembly Propane LP Gas 1 108084 05 Pilot Assembly HA Models 1 11 14389 Natural Gas Valve 1 14390 Propane LP Gas Valve 1 117370 01 Nat...

Page 42: ...ector CIK Not Shown For all models Propane natural gas conversion kit Not Shown IMPORTANT NOT to be used for High Altitude HA Models PCDM 42KC Propane LP Gas NCDM 42KC Natural Gas filigree Face Louver...

Page 43: ...the fireplace to be turned on and off conveniently A wall mounted docking station is included Wall mounted thermostat control kit gwmt1 Not Shown Allows easy wall access for thermostatic operation of...

Page 44: ...ty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original cond...

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