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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 CORNER UNIT FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

NATURAL GAS MODELS

(V)DVF36TCR(E) AND (V)DVF36TCL(E)

(V)DVF36TCR(-HA) AND (V)DVF36TCL(-HA)

PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS

(V)DVF36TCRP(E) AND (V)DVF36TCLP(E)

Right Side Corner 

Model Shown

Summary of Contents for (V)DVF36TCLP(E)

Page 1: ...ny 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 ser...

Page 2: ...anufactured mobile home where not prohib ited by 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 gase...

Page 3: ...isoning may lead to death Before beginning the installation of the fireplace read these instructions through completely This DESA fireplace and its components are safe when installed according to this...

Page 4: ...upplier call the fire department 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 firepl...

Page 5: ...tion cap When deciding the location of your fireplace follow these rules A projection may be ideal for a new addition on an existing finished wall Refer to horizontal termination configurations on pag...

Page 6: ...ure 5 Combustible material above projecting more than 11 2 from the appliance s front face must not be placed less than 15 from the opening of the appli ance ref NFPA Standard 211 Sec 7 3 3 3 Pre Inst...

Page 7: ...8 Alternate Gas Supply Location 11 15 16 10 1 2 20 3 16 1 1 2 The gas supply line may be connected through the side framing or alternately through the lower sub flooring or a platform base if provide...

Page 8: ...not terminate venting system into an attic or garage 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 require...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...proved by DESA Installation other than as instructed by these instructions WARNING This gas fireplace andventassemblymustbevented directlytotheoutside Theventing system must NEVER be attached to a chi...

Page 11: ...nt system by following the installa tion instructions installation for horizontal termination 1 Determine the route your horizontal venting will take Note The location of the horizontal vent terminati...

Page 12: ...he center of the hole should line up with the centerline of the rigid vent pipe Cut a 10 3 4 x 10 3 4 square hole through combustible exterior wall 8 1 2 diameter hole if noncombustible Frame as neces...

Page 13: ...ctions must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning statement on page 11 All horizontal terminations require 1 4 rise per 12 of horizontal run You must add...

Page 14: ...point X 12 Roof Pitch is x 12 Listed Clearance 8 Minimum Listed Vent Cap Lowest Discharge Opening Listed Gas Vent H Min Height from Roof Figure 22 Vertical Vent Termination Clearance ROOF PITCH H Min...

Page 15: ...olve this problem 7 Apply a bead of sealer to the upper edge of flashing collar Slide storm collar over pipe and down to top edge of flashing Apply a second bead of silicone or roof sealer around rema...

Page 16: ...ough 7 for Flat Ceiling Installation page 14 Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 26 through 29 show four different configu rations for vertical termination These minimum vertical rises are bas...

Page 17: ...distributor IMPORTANT For horizontal installations above 2 000 feet it is recommened that a 12 extension pipe be added before starter elbow see Figure 30 parts list for DESA venting kits and component...

Page 18: ...f normal household electricity see Figure 32 Both versions are supplied with a wall switch kit for ready connection and mounting WARNING Do not wire re mote wall switch to main power supply Standard 1...

Page 19: ...ld remote control the wall switch is no longer operational NOTICE Only use alkaline bat teries not included Installing HRC100 Model Remote Control Millivolt Models Only 1 Remove lower louver access pa...

Page 20: ...hermopile Extension Cord Outlet Box White Red Figure 37 Installing Remote Receiver SKYTECH Model Optional Fan Kit Plug Receiver Pull to Remove Insulation Tab Battery Cover 12 Volt Battery Figure 38 In...

Page 21: ...ll Of Appliance Incoming 1 2 Gas Line Permitted by Local Codes Figure 40 Sediment Trap Sediment Trap Not Supplied WARNING All gas piping and connectionsmustbe tested for leaks after the installation i...

Page 22: ...g it either to the left or right of fireplace until one of the rod ends is free Remove screen from fireplace 3 To open glass door undo latches located on the top and bottom of firebox see Figure 43 No...

Page 23: ...D C C D E Figure 48 Installing Twigs C D E Top View DECORATIVE FACING Any noncombustible material may be used for facing glass tile brick etc as long as proper clearances are observed see Clearances...

Page 24: ...rt Sharp Blowing Flame Long Blue Flame with Yellow Tips Long Uneven Yellow Flame Firebox Bottom Adjustment Screw Orifice Burner Removal CAUTION Before proceed ing to open glass door or handle logs mak...

Page 25: ...erating the appliance WARNING Make certain wires and gas lines are not touching the underside of the firebox Burner Flame Adjustment Continued WARNING Make certain that wires and gas lines are not tou...

Page 26: ...by 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...

Page 27: ...access panel 4 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Do not force 5 Replace control access panel Electronic FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low the...

Page 28: ...ressure 13 0 W C Orifice Size 0 4500 ft 51 DMS For purpose of input adjustment Service Hints When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burner will have delayed ignition fireplace will not p...

Page 29: ...a qualified technician replace pilot line 7 Replace control valve 8 Tighten thermocouple or re place 1 Checkwiringconnection Refer to Wiring Diagrams page 31 1 Check electrical connections 2 Re check...

Page 30: ...is pressed there is no spark at pilot TROUBLESHOOTING Continued REMEDY 1 LP only Check fuel supply and contact local propane LP supplier if low LP and Natural Check for kinked or bent hoses Consult p...

Page 31: ...2 Igniter is misaligned causing safety burner to drop out 3 Vent may be blocked or restricted PROBLEM Burner will not stay lit No gas to main burner when wall switch and valve are set to ON position...

Page 32: ...Natural 14385 If in need of replacing have a qualified techni cian replace it Orifice Natural 23103 Propane LP 23104 RECEIVER AND HAND HELD On Off REMOTE CONTROL KIT HRC100 For millivolt models Allow...

Page 33: ...to maxi mize heat distribution Louver Kit Brass 01628 Black with Brass Trim 01627 End Louver Kit Peninsula Only Brass 06138 Black with Brass Trim 01645 Piezo Ignitor 14261 Grate 11184 Parts and Acces...

Page 34: ...Pieces Front Bottom 25854 Left Right Bottom 25856 Rear 25855 Face 112111 01 Front Bottom Left Right Bottom Face Rear SIDE DOOR Assembly 27200 Ceramic HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE 14386 Parts and Accessories Con...

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Page 36: ...ter 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 condition beca...

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