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111252-01E

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SAFETY INFORMATION

 WARNING: This product contains and/or generates

chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully
and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or
service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace
can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire,
explosions, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide
poisoning.

 DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead

to death!

This fireplace must be installed by a qualified (certified or licensed)
service person. It has a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses a
coaxial pipe (pipe within a pipe and having the same center) venting
system. It brings in fresh air for combustion through the outer pipe and
combustion gases are exhausted through the inner pipe. If the glass
door assembly and venting pipe are not properly seated, connected,
and sealed, carbon monoxide leakage (spillage) can occur.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:

 

Early signs of carbon monoxide

poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If
you have these signs, the fireplace may not have been installed
properly.

 Get fresh air at once! 

Have fireplace inspected and

serviced by a qualified service person. Some people are more
affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant
women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the
influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.

Natural and Propane/LP Gas: 

Natural and propane/LP gases are

odorless. An odor-making agent is added to the gas. The odor helps
you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade.
Gas may be present even though no odor exists.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2

LOCAL CODES ........................................................................... 3

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3

PRODUCT FEATURES .............................................................. 4

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION ........................................ 4

LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP .......................................... 6

VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................. 7

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION .................................................... 16

OPERATING FIREPLACE ........................................................ 25

INSPECTING BURNERS .......................................................... 27

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 28

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 29

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ....... 32

REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................... 36

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 36

SERVICE HINTS ....................................................................... 36

TECHNICAL SERVICE ............................................................. 36

OWNER’S REGISTRATION FORM .......................................... 37

ACCESSORIES ........................................................................ 39

WARRANTY INFORMATION ...................................... Back Cover

Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this
manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation
of this fireplace.

 WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its

controls can be dangerous.

1.

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.

2.

For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/LP supply
tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s)
outdoors. To 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.

4.

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 fireplace front

• in high traffic areas

5.

This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and
adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing igni-
tion. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Al-
low surfaces to cool before touching.

6.

Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room
with fireplace.

7.

Do not modify this fireplace under any circumstances. Any
parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operat-
ing fireplace.

Summary of Contents for VV36NC1 SERIES

Page 1: ...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 WARNING If the information in this manual is not fo...

Page 2: ...CODES 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3 PRODUCT FEATURES 4 PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION 4 LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP 6 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 16 OPERATING FIREPLACE 25 IN...

Page 3: ...gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids Do not run fireplace where these are used or stored Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around fireplace 12 Do not use this fireplac...

Page 4: ...ocation for your fireplace and termination cap When deciding the location of your fireplace follow these rules Do not connect this fireplace venting to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel bur...

Page 5: ...ight above the fireplace Note Noncombustible mantels may discolor PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued NOTICE This fireplace is intended for use as supple mental heat Use this fireplace along with y...

Page 6: ...nlet 72 inches 182 9cm minimum L clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 inches 213 3cm minimum M clearance under veranda porch deck 12 inches 30 5cm minimum...

Page 7: ...or offsetting Always use wall firestops when penetrating walls and firestops when penetrating ceilings or attic spaces Install horizontal venting with a 1 4 rise for every 12 of run toward the termina...

Page 8: ...f adjacent pipes Push pipe sec tions together and twist one section clockwise approximately one quarter turn until the sections are fully locked see Figure 8 Note Horizontal runs of vent must be suppo...

Page 9: ...standoff Bolt the vent cap to the stand off Apply non hardening mastic around outside edge of stand off Position the standoff cap assembly in the center of the 10 3 4 square hole and attach to exteri...

Page 10: ...ard the termination Figure 13 Typical Horizontal Termination Cap Mounting with Additional Siding Standoff Installed Siding Standoff Screws High Wind Termination Apply Mastic to Outside Edge of Standof...

Page 11: ...l rise on building exterior Any installation using snorkel termination to achieve one foot above ground Snorkel terminations are available for installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior o...

Page 12: ...ce Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 2 max 6 max 6 min 4 max 12 max 7 min 6 max 18 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 20 max 8 max 20 max Figure 17 Horizontal T...

Page 13: ...om 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 fu...

Page 14: ...Elbow Vertical V Horizontal H 5 min 2 max 6 min 4 max 7 min 6 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 8 max Figure 22 Vertical Venting Configuration Using One 90 Elbow Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown Note...

Page 15: ...e Installation Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS DESA 5 8 Pipe Vent Kits Number Description P58 6 6 Section Double Wall Pipe Galvanized P58 12 12...

Page 16: ...e 25 Blower Model BK Magnetic Strips Exhaust Port Screw Green Ground Wire Spade Terminals Figure 26 Attaching Speed Control to Firebox Speed Control Control Shaft Locknut Control Knob Switch Bracket B...

Page 17: ...disc positioned up near the fireplace bottom The thermodisc must be oriented near the fireplace bottom as shown in Figure 28 in order to sense temperature and properly operate The blower will be held...

Page 18: ...ation The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Checkyourbuildingcodesforanyspecialrequirementsforlocating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces Apply pipe joint se...

Page 19: ...line provided by installer from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access holes on side of fireplace 3 Attach flexible gas line from gas supply to...

Page 20: ...ections 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 33 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace 3 Make sure c...

Page 21: ...valve see Figure 38 7 Replace the switch bracket INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL C GHRCB AND C GHRCTB SERIES NOTICE Use only alkaline batteries not included Figure 37 Attaching A...

Page 22: ...ng glass door or louvers Spring Latch Hinge Removing Glass Doors If replacement of glass is necessary the entire assembly glass and frame must be replaced If glass is broken wear gloves and tape the r...

Page 23: ...oor steps 1 and 2 on page 22 3 If installing brick liner in new fireplace go to step 4 If install ing brick liner in an existing fireplace carefully remove logs lava rock and ember material 4 Remove t...

Page 24: ...tructions for fireplace model numbers 1 Place log 1 base log onto pin on left front side of grate as shown in Figure 45 2 Restleftsideoflog 2 frontlog ontotopoflog 1 Placerightside oflogontosecondpinl...

Page 25: ...n gas control knob clockwise to the PILOT po sition 2 Set selector switch in the OFF position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Remove glass door see Removing Replacing Glass Door page 22 2 Follow steps 1 t...

Page 26: ...grademodedisplay carefullypressthe C Fmodebuttonwiththeendofapapercliporsimilarbluntobject Manual Mode 1 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand held remote control 2 Press the M...

Page 27: ...3 8 to 1 2 Auto Shutoff Feature 1 If the average room temperature exceeds 82 degrees Fahr enheit 28 degrees Centigrade the hand held remote con trol will perform a safety override and shut the firepla...

Page 28: ...ass Do not remove if glass is hot Keep children and pets away from glass WARNING Donotoperatefireplacewiththeglass door removed cracked or broken WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleanin...

Page 29: ...y or partially clogged pilot 5 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any me...

Page 30: ...burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP or natural gas company 3 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 28 or replace burner orifice 1 Adjust the log...

Page 31: ...BLEM 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 Loc...

Page 32: ...PARTS BREAKDOWN Models V V36N B V V36P B VV36NC1 VV36PC1 VV36NSC1 VV36PSC1 VV36PHC1 VV36NHC1 and CHDV36NR C ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS V V36N B V V36P B VV36NC1 VV36PC1 VV36NSC1 VV36PSC1 VV36P...

Page 33: ...991 01 111217 01 Rear Refractory Brick Panel 1 12 ___ 110990 02 111216 02 110990 01 111216 01 Right Refractory Brick Panel 1 13 108076 01 108076 01 108076 01 108076 01 108076 01 Burner Base Gasket 1 1...

Page 34: ...11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 21 19 20 18 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS V V36N B V V36P B VV36NC1 VV36PC1 VV36NSC1 VV36PSC1 VV36PHC1 VV36NHC1 AND CHDV36NR C ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKD...

Page 35: ...Fitting 1 11 14554 Tubing Assembly 1 12 14500 Brass Fitting 1 13 14389 Millivolt Valve Natural Gas 1 14390 Millivolt Valve Propane LP Gas 1 14 14253 Flexible Gas Line 1 15 11107 Screw 10 32 x 1 4 PPH...

Page 36: ...its 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...

Page 37: ...Completed College Completed Graduate School 13 Age of Purchaser Under 20 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 or Over 14 Buyer s total annual household income Under 15 000 15 000 to 19 999 20 000 to 34 999 35...

Page 38: ...111252 01E For more information visit www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 38 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 Postage Required TAPE TAPE...

Page 39: ...ES LOUVER TRIM KIT Rolled Louvers Only Not Shown LT36B Rolled Louver Trim Kit Brushed Brass LT36P Rolled Louver Trim Kit Platinum LT36PB Rolled Louver Trim Kit Polished Brass DEFLECTION HOODS Not Show...

Page 40: ...ansportation and any and all such other costs related 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...

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