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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)KC36NE SERIES

PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)KC36PE SERIES

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 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.
—  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.

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Summary of Contents for (V)KV36NE series

Page 1: ...mable 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 bu...

Page 2: ...IMPORTANT Read this owner s manualcarefullyandcompletely before trying to assemble op erate or service this log set Improper use of this log set can cause serious injury or death from burns fire expl...

Page 3: ...sory not approved for use with this fire place WARNING This appliance is only for use with the type of gasindicatedontheratingplate Thisapplianceisnotconvertible for use with other gases unless a cert...

Page 4: ...ve and pilot light before cleaning fireplace 6 Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service person If needed have venting system cleaned or repaired See Cleaning and Maintenance page...

Page 5: ...r direct vent fireplace The venting system may be routed to the outside of your home in several ways It may vent through the roof vertical or it may vent to an outside exterior wall hori zontal The ve...

Page 6: ...of venting system When using snow blowers do not direct snow towards vent termination area Pre Installation Preparation Continued Clearances Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as...

Page 7: ...l Vent C B A D E F G Top of Louver Opening 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 Wall Figure 5 Framing Clearances for Corner Installation Figure 6 Clearances for Combustible Mantels 41 411 4 15 49 5 8 13 3 4 681 2 10 3 8 Pre...

Page 8: ...00 and 50 000 12 30 cm in Canada if between 10 000 and 100 000 12 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...

Page 9: ...pe components and terminations The venting system must terminate on the outside of the structure and can not be at tached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appli...

Page 10: ...ale ends of adjacent pipes Push pipe sections together and twist one section clockwise approximately one quarter turn until sections are fully locked see Figure 8 Note Horizontal runs of vent must be...

Page 11: ...ews 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 the vent pipe before connecting hori...

Page 12: ...ired 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...

Page 13: ...commended 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 i...

Page 14: ...or 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 Vert...

Page 15: ...ve 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 fi...

Page 16: ...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 c...

Page 17: ...levations from 0 2000 feet USA and elevations from 0 4500 feet Canada When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet in the USA you may need to decrease the input rating by changing th...

Page 18: ...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 Horiz...

Page 19: ...upward Blower will fit inside back opening and be held in position against back wall by magnets see Figure 25 4 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor an...

Page 20: ...e wire to other remaining blower motor terminal 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 exce...

Page 21: ...ch 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 Foll...

Page 22: ...trap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 31 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...

Page 23: ...orming 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 Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa...

Page 24: ...If fireplace has been running turn off and un plugfireplace Letcoolbeforere moving glass door or louvers Fireplace Installation Continued Removing Louver Panels Remove top and bottom louver panels by...

Page 25: ...oo much ember material in one area do not block pilot ports with embers It is not necessary to use all of the ember material provided 2 Pour lava rock onto plenum but not onto flat burner It is not ne...

Page 26: ...rick Panel WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION Installation of a wall switch allows you to activate gas control valve and turn fireplace on and off Wall switch is to be connected to incoming 120 volt regular hou...

Page 27: ...www desatech com 116238 01H 27 EV2 EV1 ORANGE IGNITOR LEAD GREEN PILOT TRANSFORMER IS1070B SYNETEK CONTROLS INC 24V AC E4 E2 E3 E6 RED E8 E12 BLUE 120V AC GROUND BLACK WHITE Wiring Diagram...

Page 28: ...explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance is equipped with an igni tion device which automatically lights the pilot Do not light pilot by hand B B...

Page 29: ...ot remove adjustment screw see Troubleshooting page 31 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady not lifting or float ing Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depen...

Page 30: ...cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs Replace log s if broken See Replacement Parts on page 34 Replace ember material periodically as needed See Replacement Parts on page 34 WARNING Turn off f...

Page 31: ...g the system make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are 1 Loose wiring connections 2 Construction debris clogging the pilot and or gas contr...

Page 32: ...oded 1 Check electrical connec tions 1 Clean and adjust pilot flame for maximum flame im pingement on thermopile 2 Have vent system inspect ed including termination cap Remove any restric tion or obst...

Page 33: ...ounts of embers and pan material OBSERVED PROBLEM Gas odor even when gas control valve is off Gas odor during combus tion Glass soots Darkresidueonlogsorinside of fireplace REMEDY 1 Locate and correct...

Page 34: ...n Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply might be low pro pane LP units only You may feel yo...

Page 35: ...hase these accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESAHeating LLC at 1 866 672 6040 for information You can also write to the address listed on the back page...

Page 36: ...www desatech com 116238 01H 36 Parts Models KC36NE VKC36NE KC36PE and VKC36PE series 6 7 20 17 18 13 2 12 19 8 1 4 11 9 14 3 16 5 15 10 24 21 23 22 25 26...

Page 37: ...01 Top Louver Assembly 1 5 108011 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 116541 03 Burner Assembly NG see page...

Page 38: ...www desatech com 116238 01H 38 7 15 10 12 1 12 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 PARTS Burner assembly Models KC36NE KC36PE VKC36NE and VKC36PE...

Page 39: ...11 14569 Electric Valve Assembly NG 1 14570 Electric Valve Assembly LP 1 12 11165 Screw 10 x 5 8 Zinc 1 13 Burner Base Gasket 1 14 14396 Brass Fitting 2 15 116345 01 Pilot Bracket 1 16 26827 Switch Br...

Page 40: ...re not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation...

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