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NATURAL GAS “vicToRiAN” MoDEL (v)v36EN, (v)v42EN SERiES

PRoPANE/LP GAS “vicToRiAN” MoDEL (v)v36EP, (v)v42EP SERiES

WARNING:  Improper  installation,  adjust-
ment,  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 in-
staller, service agency, or the gas supplier.

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

This appliance is only for use with the type 
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap-
pliance is not convertible for use with other 
gases, unless a certified kit is used.

This appliance may be installed in an after-
market*, permanently located, manufactured 
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state 
or local codes.

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

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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.

DiREcT-vENT FiREPLAcE

oWNER’S oPERATioN AND iNSTALLATioN MANUAL

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the ap-
pliance
CONSUMER:  Retain  this  manual  for  future 
reference.

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Summary of Contents for Victorian V36EN Series

Page 1: ...y located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer WARNING Iftheinformationinthismanualis not followed 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 vici...

Page 2: ...o prevent performance problems do not use pro pane LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs capacity 3 If you smell gas shut off gas supply 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 you gas supplier call the fire department ...

Page 3: ...Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Product Features These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your 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 horizontal The vent pipe instal lation is very important to allow for proper operation You must follow ...

Page 4: ...commended that you maintain a minimum 18 above top of louver opening When locating termination cap it is important to observe the minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 page 6 If recessing into a wall you can avoid extra framing by position ing your fireplace against an already existing framing member Do not recess termination cap into a wall or siding You may paint the termination cap with 450º F 2...

Page 5: ...ble mantels may discolor Pre Installation Preparation Continued Figure 4 Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall 36 Models 42 Models A 36 1 8 40 1 8 B 41 1 4 48 1 4 C 23 1 2 25 5 8 C B A D E F G Top of Louver Opening 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 Wall A B E F G H D C Nailing Tabs Figure 5 Framing Clearances for Corner Installation Ref Mantel Ref Mantel from Top Depth of Louver Opening 1 14 A ...

Page 6: ...ove 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 extend a minimum of 24 61 cm above the highest point when it passes through the roof surface and any other obstruction within a horizontal distance of 18 45 7 cm vent shall not terminate directly above a side walk or paved dri...

Page 7: ...ons will void the warranty Installation Precautions Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on roof tops Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings The following actions will void the warranty on your venting system Installation of any damaged venting component Unauthorized modification of the venting system Do not cut or alte...

Page 8: ...e vent will be terminated If the wall being penetrated is constructed of noncombustible material such as masonry block or concrete a 8 1 2 hole with zero clearance is acceptable see Figure 9 WARNING Do not recess vent termination into any wall This will cause a fire hazard 6 Noncombustible Exterior Wall Position the horizontal vent cap in the center of the 8 1 2 round hole and attach to the exteri...

Page 9: ...verlap should be a minimum of 11 4 9 Slide wall firestop against interior wall surface and attach with screws provided See Figure 13 for horizontal termination details 10 Place fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible material if needed Nail or screw side flanges to framing to secure unit in place IMPORTANT Make sure fireplace is level before securing If fireplace is not level it will ...

Page 10: ...e one foot clearance from ground to termination is possible Venting Installation instructions Continued Adjustable Pipe 12 Max Figure 14 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Square and Round Terminations 45 Elbow Wall Firestop Round Termination Cap Exterior Portion of Wall Firestop Round Termination Only Round Termination Kit 01491 Shown Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 14 through...

Page 11: ...el Termination Wall Firestop 90 Elbow 45 Elbow Figure 16 Snorkel Termination Configurations for Below Ground Installation 12 Minimum Adequate Drainage HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90 ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal system using two 90 elbows 45 Elbow Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal Horizontal H1 H1 Horizo...

Page 12: ...bove is an attic space or insulated area install firestop above framed hole 2 Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop Be sure all pipe and elbow connections are fully twist locked see Figure 8 page 8 3 Cut a hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point Cover any exposed open vent pipes before cutting hole in r...

Page 13: ...re 22 Vertical Venting Configuration Using One 90 Elbow Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown Note Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as 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 Figure 23 Vertical Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows Vertical Round High Wind Termination ...

Page 14: ...Number Description 01502 45 Elbow Galvanized 4 01503 90 Elbow Galvanized 4 DESA Terminations Number Description 01494 Vertical Round Termination Galvanized 1 01495 Horizontal Round Termination Galvanized 1 01496 Horizontal Square Termination Galvanized 1 01798 Vertical Round High Wind Termination 1 01800 Horizontal Square High Wind Termination 1 01801 14 Snorkel Termination Galvanized 1 01802 36 S...

Page 15: ...by turning knob fully counterclockwise before continuing 10 Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring diagram decal on the firebox bottom approximately 12 in front of the blower see Figure 27 Fireplace Installation Continued Figure 25 Blower Model BK Magnetic Strips Exhaust Port Screw Green Ground Wire Spade Terminals Side View Lower Firebox Cavity Blower Location Figure 26 Attachin...

Page 16: ...e blower will only run when the speed control knob is in the ON position and the thermal switch senses temperature after the fireplace begins to heat up The blower speed can be adjusted by rotatingthecontrolknob Toturnoff turnknobfullycounterclock wise until it clicks off If the blower is ON and has been running with the fireplace operating the blower will continue to run for a short time after th...

Page 17: ...Locate sediment trap drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system 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 con trols If sediment trap drip leg is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properl...

Page 18: ...Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 33 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LPgas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from propane LP supply tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff valve see Figure 34 or 35 Apply nonco...

Page 19: ... up on latches to unlock There are two on top of firebox and two below firebox that hold glass door in place see Figure 37 3 While holding glass door to prevent it from falling and causing injury remove the five screws from the hinge located on the left side of door frame assembly see Figure 37 4 Remount the new frame at the hinge with five new screws before closing door This will ensure seating o...

Page 20: ...side of grate see Figure 41 3 Place log 3 rear log onto pins on rear of grate as shown in Figure 42 4 Place log 4 crossover log onto pins from both logs 2 and 3 as shown in Figure 43 Figure 41 Installing Log No 2 5 Install rear brick panel first Rest bottom edge of panel on back edge of grate see Figure 38 6 Install top brick panel by resting on the top of the rear panel Hold the top brick panel i...

Page 21: ... this fireplace if glass is missing or broken Ember Material Figure 46 Placing Ember Material on Burner Figure 44 Installing Log No 5 5 6 7 Figure 45 Installing Log No 6 36 and 42 Series and Log No 7 42 Series Only 42 Series Only WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION The installation of a wall switch allows you to activate the gas control valve and turn the fireplace on and off The wall switch is to be connect...

Page 22: ... PV GND PV MV TR MV TH IGN EV2 INCOMING MAIN GAS SUPPLY EV1 GAS LINE TO BURNER 24V AC 120V AC INCOMING 120V AC FUSE BOX OR BREAKER OFF ON SUPPLIED WALL SWITCH GREEN BLACK WHITE 120v 60Hz 0 7A ELECTRICAL RATING BLACK WHITE GREEN OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL Wiring Diagram Pilot Burner Pilot Gas Line ...

Page 23: ...STOP Read the safety information above 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance 3 Turn wall switch to the OFF position 4 Open lower louver panel 5 Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise to the OFF position see Figure 49 Do not force 6 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you don ...

Page 24: ...me pattern differs from that described turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 23 see Troubleshooting page 26 Figure 52 Typical Flame Pattern Operating Fireplace Continued Pilot Burner Ignitor Sensor Figure 51 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Sensing Rod Locate the blower controls by opening the lower louver panel on the fireplace Blower controls are located on the left side of the swi...

Page 25: ...heck mechanical supports such as wall straps for rigidity Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning CAUTION Youmustkeepcontrolareas burners and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use Have fireplace inspectedyearlybyaqualifiedserviceperson Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint f...

Page 26: ...times to purge all air out of lines If after re peated attempts appliance does not light call for qualified service and repair 3 Remove debris and dirt inspect and clean any other possible obstructions 4 Contact your gas supplier to check pressure 5 Have a qualified technician replace pilot line 6 Replace control valve Refer to Replace ment Parts page 28 7 Check that main power is on and that all ...

Page 27: ...oduces a clicking ticking noise 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 inside of fireplace REMEDY 1 This is normal with most fireplaces If noise is excessive contact qualified service person 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation ...

Page 28: ...will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply might be low 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 If so contact DESA s Customer Service Depart ment at 1 866 672 6040 When calling please have your...

Page 29: ... Louver Panel kit Not Shown RLD36 36 Rolled Louver Black FPD36 36 Filligree Black FPD36B 36 Filligree Brushed Brass FPD36P 36 Filligree Platinum FPD36PB 36 Filligree Polished Brass RLD42 42 Rolled Louver Black FPD42 42 Filligree Black FPD42B 42 Filligree Brushed Brass FPD42P 42 Filligree Platinum FPD42PB 42 Filligree Polished Brass Rolled Louver trim kit Not Shown LT36B 36 Brushed Brass LT36P 36 P...

Page 30: ...esatech com 108862 01E 30 Illustrated Parts Breakdown MODELS V V36EN V V36ENS V V36ENH V V36EP V V36EPS and V V36EPH 6 7 21 18 19 14 13 2 12 20 8 10 1 4 11 9 15 3 17 16 5 23 2 23 1 23 5 23 4 23 3 23 6 16 22 ...

Page 31: ...08760 03 108760 03 108760 03 Burner Assembly Natural Gas 1 108760 04 108760 04 108760 04 Burner Assembly Propane LP Gas 1 23 108032 01 108032 01 108032 01 Log Set 1 23 1 109128 01 109128 01 109128 01 Front Log Log 1 1 23 2 109129 01 109129 01 109129 01 Rear Log Log 2 1 23 3 109130 01 109130 01 109130 01 Crossover Log Log 3 1 23 4 109131 01 109131 01 109131 01 Top Log Log 4 1 23 5 109132 01 109132 ...

Page 32: ...108862 01E 32 4 3 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 29 11 13 24 15 12 12 16 17 1 31 31 33 26 19 14 27 21 27 30 25 20 22 28 18 23 32 illustrated parts breakdown Burner Assembly Models V V36EN V V36ENS V V36ENH V V36EP V V36EPS and V V36EPH ...

Page 33: ...ube Burner Orifice Natural Gas 1 14544 Tube Burner Orifice Propane LP Gas 1 10 14528 Brass Elbow Fitting 1 11 14554 Tubing Assembly 1 12 14500 Brass Fitting 2 13 14569 Electronic Valve Natural Gas 1 14570 Electronic Valve Propane LP Gas 1 14 14253 Flexible Gas Line 1 15 11107 Screw 10 32 x 1 4 PPH Zinc 4 16 26808 Valve Bracket 1 17 26827 Switch Bracket 1 18 11147 Screw 10 24 x 1 2 PPH Zinc 2 19 11...

Page 34: ...atech com 108862 01E 34 Illustrated Parts Breakdown MODELS V V42EN V V42ENS V V42ENH V V42EP V V42EPS and V V42EPH 6 7 21 18 19 14 13 2 12 22 20 8 10 1 4 11 9 15 3 17 16 5 23 2 23 1 23 5 23 4 23 3 23 7 23 6 16 ...

Page 35: ...108329 03 108329 03 108329 03 Burner Assembly Natural Gas 1 108329 04 108329 04 108329 04 Burner Assembly Propane LP Gas 1 23 108778 01 108778 01 108778 01 Log Set 1 23 1 109396 01 109396 01 109396 01 Front Log Log 1 1 23 2 109397 01 109397 01 109397 01 Rear Log Log 2 1 23 3 109398 01 109398 01 109398 01 Crossover Log Log 3 1 23 4 109399 01 109399 01 109399 01 Top Log Log 4 1 23 5 109400 01 109400...

Page 36: ...8862 01E 36 illustrated parts breakdown Burner Assembly Models V V42EN V V42ENS V V42ENH V V42EP V V42EPS and V V42EPH 4 3 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 29 11 13 24 15 12 12 16 17 1 31 31 34 33 32 26 19 14 27 21 27 30 25 20 22 28 18 23 ...

Page 37: ...rner Orifice Natural Gas 1 104506 20 Tube Burner Orifice Propane LP Gas 1 10 14528 Brass Elbow Fitting 1 11 14554 Tubing Assembly 1 12 14500 Brass Fitting 2 13 14569 Electronic Valve Natural Gas 1 14570 Electronic Valve Propane LP Gas 1 14 14253 Flexible Gas Line 1 15 11107 Screw 10 32 x 1 4 PPH Zinc 4 16 26808 Valve Bracket 1 17 26827 Switch Bracket 1 18 11147 Screw 10 24 x 1 2 PPH Zinc 2 19 1118...

Page 38: ...ated 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 THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANYAND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANYAND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO 2 YEARS ONALL COMP...

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