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116192-01G

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PARTS LIST

MODELS TC36N, VTC36N, TC36P AND VTC36P SERIES

This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions 

listed under 

Replacement Parts 

on page 37 of this manual.

REFRACTORY BRICK PANELS

TC36NB

TC36NB-HA

TC36PB

VTC36NB

VTC36NB-HA

VTC36PB

DESCRIpTION

qTY

110989-02 110989-01

Left Refractory Brick Panel

1

110991-02 110991-01

Rear Refractory Brick Panel

1

110990-02 110990-01

Right Refractory Brick Panel

1

KEY 
NO.

pART  

NUMBER

DESCRIpTION

QTY.

1

**

Firebox Assembly

1

2

**

Face Weldment

1

3

108010-01

Door Assembly

1

4

108011-01

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

116217-01

Log Set Assembly

1

11

See Below

Left Refractory Brick Panel

1

12

See Below

Rear Refractory Brick Panel

1

13

See Below

Right Refractory Brick Panel

1

14

108719-01

Screen Rod

1

15

12105

Screen

2

16

11418

Push-On Nut

2

17

14123

Strain Relief

1

18

21171

Gas Knock-Out Cover

2

19

24353

Handy Box Assembly

1

20

24460

Gas Conduit Assembly

1

21

116209-01

Burner Assembly (Natural Gas)(See page 40)

1

116209-02

Burner Assembly (Propane/LP Gas) (See page 40)

1

116211-05

Burner Assembly for High Altitude Models (See page 40)

1

22

116373-01

Plenum

1

PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN

25487

Lava Rock/Bag Assy

1

27253

Notice Label

1

55240

Vent Label

1

** Part not available for field replacement.

Summary of Contents for VTC36N Series

Page 1: ...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 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 manu...

Page 2: ...rvice 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 the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from ...

Page 3: ...r it s controls can be dangerous Do not modify this fireplace under any circum stances Any parts removed for servicingmustbereplacedprior to operating fireplace WARNING Donotuseablow erinsert heatexchangerinsertor otheraccessorynotapprovedfor use with this fireplace WARNING This appliance is only for use with the type of gasindicatedontheratingplate Thisapplianceisnotconvertible for use with other...

Page 4: ... not use any 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 local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 9 Do not use fireplace if any part has been ex posed to ...

Page 5: ...nd space requirements Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA direct vent fireplace Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system Choose a location where the heat output is not affected by drafts air conditioning ducts windows or doors Figure 2 shows some common locations Be aware of all restrictions and precautions before deciding the exact ...

Page 6: ...ing instructions for specific venting clearances Combustible material with a maximum thick ness of 5 8 may be flush with the top front of fireplace For back and sides of fireplace do not pack with insulation or other materials 0 clear ance to combustible materials are for framing purpose only Pre Installation Preparation Continued NOTICE This fireplace is in tended for use as supplemental heat Use...

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 Combustible Mantels 41 411 4 353 4 15 133 4 681 2 103 8 Pre Installation Preparation Continued Nailing Tabs 195 8 195 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 clearance above 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 mini...

Page 9: ...when 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 installation of fireplace at elevations of 4000 feet or greater pay special attention to venting requirement recommendations WARNING Read all instruc tionscompletelyandthoroughly before attempting installat...

Page 10: ...ipe sec tions together and twist one section clockwise approximatelyone quarterturnuntilthesections arefullylocked seeFigure8 Note Horizontal runs of vent must be supported every three feet Use wall straps for this purpose 3 Use a 45 elbow to connect venting system to fireplace flue collar The elbow is designed to be twist locked onto the flue collar as described in step 2 IMPORTANT Do not attempt...

Page 11: ...ndattach toexteriorwallwithwoodscrewsprovided 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 connecting horizontal run to vent cap see Figure 12 8 Carefully move fireplace with vent assembly attached toward wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination The pipe overlap sh...

Page 12: ...s 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 cause a fire Operation of improperly installed and main tained venting system could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications Installat...

Page 13: ...min 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 Recommended 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 install...

Page 14: ...on 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 system using two 90 elbows Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max 20 max 20 max Figure 18 Horizontal Termination Configurat...

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 If the area above the ceiling is a living space install firestop below the framed hole The firestop should be installed with no less than three nails per side see Figure 20 2 Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary t...

Page 16: ...first 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 to combustibles Do not fill any of the required air spaces with insulation Venting Installation instructions Continued Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different co...

Page 17: ...rom0 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 higher altitudes IMPORTANT These fireplac es can NOT be converted to Propane LP gas When installing a non high altitude fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet in the USA you may need to decrease ...

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 7 12 Adjustable Pipe Wall Firestop Horizontal Termination 6 Pipe 90 Elbow 18 Screws HHTK 58 High Wind Round Horizontal Termination Kit Includes Round Termination Wall Firestop 45 Elbow HHT 58 High W...

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 motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight Blower Location Side View Figure 26 Blower Model BK Magnetic Strips Exhaust Port Screw Green Ground Wire Spade Terminals Lower Firebox C...

Page 20: ...l 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 connections DO NOT trim excessive length away Just enable enough to make all connections securely 3 Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port dire...

Page 21: ...e 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 to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION For propane LP units neverconnectfireplacedi rectly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external ...

Page 22: ...rap 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 drip leg where trapped matter is not likely to freeze Asedi ment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls If sediment trap drip leg is not installed o...

Page 23: ...ng 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 to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 5 Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3...

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 the terminals of the GWMS2 wall switch 4 Install the wall switch and cover in the wall Fireplace Installation Continued Figure 37 Connecting Wall Switch to Control Valve To Wall Switch Accessory Instal...

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 holes see Figure 41 Repeat for bottom spring latches and pull the lou vers outward To install or replace items removed simply reverse the procedures above Figure 41 Removing Louver Panel Louver Panel S...

Page 26: ... area 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 NOTICE Do not put lava rock on burner or under burner Placing lava rock on burner will cause performance problems Fireplace Installation Continued 3 Close glass door lock door latches replace screen and close louvers see ...

Page 27: ...st be lighted 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 and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your ga...

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 1 through 8 under Lighting In structions page 27 3 Depress gas control knob and light pilot with match 4 Keep gas control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds releas...

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 radiant heat from the fireplace will turn off the fireplace Ideally place the hand held remote in the center of the room facing towards the fireplace Note Do not hold the hand held remote for a long time ...

Page 30: ...ower 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 If you are using BKT blower with optional thermostat wall mounted or remote control for the fireplace your fire place and blower will not turn on and off at the same time The fireplace may run for s...

Page 31: ...ate 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 when hot Glass must be cleaned periodically During start up it is normal for condensation to form on the inside of the glass causing lint dust and other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface...

Page 32: ...Use 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 system Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these guidelines 1 Check areas of venting system that are exposed totheweatherforcorrosion rustspotsorstreaks and in extreme cases ho...

Page 33: ...n 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 tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor Nut is located behind the mounting bracket 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Tighten electrode R...

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 control 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Gas control knob not fully pressed in 2 Gas control knob not pressed in long enough 3 Equipment shutof...

Page 35: ...he 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 BL36DA SA and BL36DHA SA page 26 for log grate removal 2 Checkventconfigurationspeci fications see Venting Installa tion Instructions page 9 1 This is normal If noise is excessive contact qualified service person 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and ha...

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 of fireplace REMEDY 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 23 1 Fireplace has been tested for up to 40 mph winds However extreme conditions may occur See Lighting Instruction...

Page 37: ... 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 Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready YoucanalsovisitDESA stechnicalservicewebsiteat www de...

Page 38: ...www desatech com 116192 01G 38 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models TC36N VTC36N TC36P and VTC36P Series 6 7 20 17 18 13 2 12 19 8 1 4 11 9 14 3 16 5 15 21 10 22 ...

Page 39: ...embly 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 116217 01 Log Set Assembly 1 11 See Below Left Refractory Brick Panel 1 12 See Below Rear Refractory Brick Panel 1 13 See Below Right Refractory Brick Panel 1 14 108719 01 Screen Rod 1 15 12105 Screen 2 16 11418 Push On Nut 2 17 14123 Strain Relief 1 18 21...

Page 40: ...w desatech com 116192 01G 40 illustrated parts breakdown Burner assembly for models TC36N VTC36N TC36P AND VTC36P 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: ... Flex Gas 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 Natural Gas High Altitude Valve 1 12 11165 Screw 10 x 5 8 Zinc 23 13 111913 01 Burner Base Gasket 1 14 14396 Brass Fitting 2 15 116345 01 Pilot Bracket 1 16 26827 Switch Bracket 1 17 11226 Flat ...

Page 42: ...nector CIK Not Shown For all models Propane natural gas conversion kit Not Shown IMPORTANT NOT to be used for High Altitude HA Models PCDM 36TC Propane LP Gas NCDM 36TC Natural Gas Filigree Face Louver Panel kit Not Shown FPD36 Black FPD36B Brushed Brass FPD36P Platinum FPD36PB Polished Brass rolled Louver trim kit Not Shown LT36B Brushed Brass LT36P Platinum LT36PB Polished Brass Deflection hoods...

Page 43: ...s 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 your fireplace Wall mounted on off switch gwmS2 Not Shown Allows burner system to be turned on and off with a wall switch ...

Page 44: ...nty 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 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 Travel diagnostic cost...

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