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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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 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-

fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Summary of Contents for VKC42N Series

Page 1: ...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 ph...

Page 2: ...tive harm 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...

Page 3: ...cessory 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 c...

Page 4: ...as valve 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 5: ...ollow the venting instructions very carefully for either vertical or horizontal applications This fireplace may be installed in any room of your house provided all local codes and these installation i...

Page 6: ...to prevent accidental blockage of venting system When using snow blowers do not direct snow towards vent termination area For horizontal installations above 2 000 feet it is recommended that a 12 exte...

Page 7: ...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 Ref Mantel Depth Ref Mantel from Top of Louver Opening 1 14 A 16 2 12 B 14 3 10 C 12 4 8...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...ate on the out side of the structure and can not be attached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance Adirect vent appliance must have its own venting system...

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

Page 11: ...screws 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 vent pipe before connecting horiz...

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: ...bove 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...

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: ...s for High Altitude models ending in HA are for installation above 4000 feet only These fireplaces are equipped with parts specific for higher altitudes When installing a non high altitude fireplace a...

Page 18: ...r 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 Hori...

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

Page 20: ...er 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 excessive length away Enable just enough to make all connect...

Page 21: ...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 Follow...

Page 22: ...trap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 32 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: ...as fireplace 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 sys tem Apply noncorrosive leak detection...

Page 24: ...t connected as shown switch will not work 2 Route 25 ft wire through openings pro vided on sides of burner system to a con venient location to mount your switch 3 Connect one bare wire end to each ter...

Page 25: ...ving glass door or louvers Removing Louver Panels Remove top and bottom louver panels by simultaneously pulling both top end spring latches towards center of appliance until they are disengaged from l...

Page 26: ...ck 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 necessary to use all of the lava rock provided...

Page 27: ...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 BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area...

Page 28: ...ush in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF 5 Close lower louver panel MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Remove glass door see Removing Re placing Glass Door page 25 2 Follow steps 1 through...

Page 29: ...te in the center of the room facing towards the fireplace Note Do not hold the hand held remote for a long time Body temperature will affect its operation in the AUTO mode Safety Features When away fr...

Page 30: ...i tion blower will not operate Note for BKT Only If you are using BKT blower with optional thermostat wall mounted or remote control for fireplace your fireplace and blower will not turn on and off at...

Page 31: ...eration Thereafter clean the glass two or three times during each heating season depending on the usage and circumstances present Refer to Removing Replacing Glass Door page 25 of this manual when rem...

Page 32: ...ling Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 26 to properly replace logs Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs Replace log s if broken See Replacement Parts on page 37 Replace ember mate...

Page 33: ...in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane 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 tub...

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

Page 35: ...og grate removal 2 Check vent configuration specifications see Venting Installation page 9 1 This is normal If noise is excessive contact qualified service person 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receive...

Page 36: ...eak See Warning statement above 2 Control valve defective 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces un wanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use Gas odor even when contr...

Page 37: ...If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Heating LLC at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA Heating LLC have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how he...

Page 38: ...www desatech com 116239 01K 38 Parts 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 25 26 22...

Page 39: ...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 NG See page 40 1 116542 02 Burner Assembly LP...

Page 40: ...www desatech com 116239 01K 40 PARTS Burner assembly 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 5...

Page 41: ...11288 02 Flex Gas Line 1 10 108084 02 Pilot Assembly NG 1 108084 03 Pilot Assembly LP 1 108084 05 Pilot Assembly HA Models 1 11 14389 Natural Gas Valve 1 14390 Propane LP Gas Valve 1 117370 01 Natural...

Page 42: ...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 of this manual Brick Liner...

Page 43: ...r off without leaving the comfort of your easy chair A wall mounted docking station is included Receiver and Hand Held on off Remote Control Kit HRC100 Series Allows the fireplace to be turned on and...

Page 44: ...ns furnished with this product This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating LLC Aut...

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