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ObSERVED PRObLEM

Pilot lights but flame goes out when control 

knob is released

 

Burner does not light after pilot is lit

Delayed ignition burner

Burner backfiring during combustion

Slight  smoke  or  odor  during  initial 

operation

Heater  produces  a  whistling  noise  when 

burner is lit

Glass soots

REMEDY

1.  Press in gas control knob fully

2.  After pilot lights, keep gas control knob 

pressed in 30 seconds

3.  Fully open equipment shutoff valve

4.  A) Contact local natural or propane/LP 

gas company

  B) Clean pilot (see 

Cleaning and Main-

tenance

, page 24) or replace pilot as-

sembly

5.  Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4 

turn more

6.  Replace pilot assembly

7.  Replace control valve

1.  Clean burner (see 

Cleaning and Main-

tenance

,  page  24)  or  replace  burner 

orifice

2.  Contact local propane/LP or natural gas 

company

3.  Reconnect leads 

4.  Replace thermopile 

1.  Contact local propane/LP or natural gas 

company

2.  Clean burner (see 

Cleaning and Main-

tenance

,  page  24)  or  replace  burner 

orifice

1.  Clean burner (see 

Cleaning and Main-

tenance

,  page  24)  or  replace  burner 

orifice

2.  Replace damaged burner

3.  Replace gas control

1.  Problem will stop after a few hours of 

operation

1.  Turn gas control knob to LO position 

and let warm up for a minute

2.  Operate burner until air is removed from 

line. Have gas line checked by local 

propane/LP or natural gas company

3.  Clean burner (see 

Cleaning and Main-

tenance

,  page  24)  or  replace  burner 

orifice

1.  Adjust the log set so that the flame does 

not excessively impinge on it

2.  Inspect the opening at the base of the 

burner to see that it is NOT packed with 

any type of material

TROUbLEShOOTING

Continued 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1.  Gas control knob not fully pressed in

2.  Gas control knob not pressed in long 

enough

3.  Equipment shutoff valve not fully open

4.  Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, 

which  allows  thermocouple  to  cool, 

causing pilot flame to go out. This prob-

lem could be caused by one or both of 

the following:

  A) Low gas pressure

  B) Dirty or partially clogged pilot 

5.  Thermocouple connection loose at con-

trol valve 

6.  Thermocouple damaged

7.  Control valve damaged

1.  Burner orifice clogged

2.  Inlet gas pressure is too low

3.  Thermopile leads disconnected or im-

properly connected

4.  Thermopile is defective

1.  Manifold pressure is too low

2.  Burner porting or orifice clogged

 

1.  Burner orifice is clogged or damaged

2.  Damaged burner

3.  Gas regulator defective

1.  Residues from manufacturing processes 

and logs curing

1.  Turning gas control knob to HI position 

when burner is cold

2.  Air in gas line

3.  Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice

1.  Flame impingement on logs

2.  Debris around burner air mixer

Содержание VK36N SERIES

Страница 1: ...ured 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 vicinity of this or an...

Страница 2: ...utdoors To prevent performance problems do not use pro pane LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb 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 dep...

Страница 3: ...erstand 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 the venting instructions very carefully for either vertical or horizontal applications This fi...

Страница 4: ...e your fireplace it is recommended 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 term...

Страница 5: ...mantels at any height above the fireplace Note Noncombustible mantels may discolor Pre Installation Preparation Continued Figure 4 Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall 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 Ref Mantel from Top Depth of Louver Opening 1 14 A 16 2 12 B 14 3 10 C 12 4 8 D 10 5 6 E 8...

Страница 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...

Страница 7: ...oid the warranty NOTICE Do not seal termination cap to vent pipe Cap must be removable for vent inspection and maintenance 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 9: ...ation The pipe overlap should be a minimum of 11 4 9 Combustible Exterior Wall Only 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 bef...

Страница 10: ...d Adjustable Pipe 12 Max Figure 14 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Square and Round Terminations 45 Elbow Wall Firestop Horizontal Round Termination Exterior Portion of Wall Firestop Round Termination Only Round Termination Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 14 through 18 show different configurations and alterna tives for venting with horizontal termination Each figure include...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 14: ...ation Kit Galvanized HTS 58 Horizontal Square Termination Kit Galvanized HTKS 58 Horizontal Square Termination Kit VT 58 Vertical Round Termination Galvanized ST 58 14 14 Snorkel Termination Galvanized ST 58 36 36 Snorkel Termination Galvanized SC 58 Storm Collar Galvanized Number Description WF 58 Wall Firestop Galvanized RF 58 6 Roof Flashing 0 to 6 12 Pitch Galvanized RF 58 12 Roof Flashing 6 1...

Страница 15: ...peed Control Control Shaft Locknut Control Knob Switch Bracket Duplex Outlet Located underneath firebox floor against lower right outside wall Blower Plug In V a r i a b l e F a n S w i t c h W h i t e W h i t e B l a c k G r e e n O n 1 1 0 1 1 5 V A C B l o w e r M o t o r B l a c k B l a c k B l a c k O f f Figure 27 Location of Wiring Diagram Decal Model May Vary From Illustration Wiring Diagr...

Страница 16: ...ower Wiring Diagram CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause im proper and dangerous operation Verify proper opera tion after servicing Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location WARNING Aqualifiedservicepersonmustconnect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION For propane LP units never connect fireplace directly to the propane...

Страница 17: ...y gently pulling forward 2 Route flexible gas 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 control valve see Figure 32 4 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections Figure 32 Connecting Flexible Gas Line to Control Valve Cont...

Страница 18: ...itch GWMS2 1 Connect one terminal of 25 ft wire for wall switch to the TPTH terminal on valve Connect remaining wire terminal to TH terminal on valve Make sure wire terminals are in positions on unit as pictured in Figure 36 If wires are not connected as shown switch will not work 2 Route 25 ft wire through openings provided on sides of burner system to a convenient location to mount switch 3 Conn...

Страница 19: ...nd tape the remaining fragments onto the frame 1 Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right and then down and forward to remove screen rod assembly from the firebox Set assembly aside 2 Lift up on latches to unlock There are two on top of firebox and two below firebox that hold glass door in place see Figure 41 3 While holding glass door to prevent it from falling and causing i...

Страница 20: ...k and glowing embers Each log is marked with a number These numbers will help you identify the log when installing It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs sup plied with fireplace Open louvers remove screen unlock door latches and open glass door See Removing Replacing Glass Door steps 1 and 2 on page 19 Install logs according to instructio...

Страница 21: ...touch any electric 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 C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repairit call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosio...

Страница 22: ... instructions included with the remote control NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held remote control unit See Lighting Instruc tions page 21 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON position Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position see Figure 50 Note The burnermay light ifhan...

Страница 23: ...room temperature If the hand held remote is misplaced obstructed or for any reason cannot transmit to the receiver the receiver will shut off the fireplace after 8 minutes Key Pad Lock Feature This feature allows the user to lock unlock the keypad on the hand held remote in the MANU or AUTO mode to prevent inadvertent operation i e children operating the hand held remote control etc The keypad is ...

Страница 24: ...ace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc GLASS DOOR WARNING Handle glass door panel with care Do not strike slam or otherwise abuse glass Do not op erate fireplace with the glass door removed cracked or broken WARNING Do not use abrasive cleaners as this maydamageglass Useanonabrasivehouseholdglass cleaner to clean glass Do not clean gl...

Страница 25: ... 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 Replace pilot assembly 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Turn g...

Страница 26: ...and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local propane LP or natural gas company 3 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 24 or replace burner orifice 1 Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on it 2 Inspect the opening at the base of the burner to see that it is NOT packed with any type of material TR...

Страница 27: ... a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Remote does not function 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 This is normal If noise is excessive contact qualified service person 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and hand ...

Страница 28: ... 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 model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit DESA s technical service web site at www desatech com Replacement Parts Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for...

Страница 29: ...6P 36 Platinum LT36PB 36 Polished Brass Deflection hood Not Shown HD36 36 Black 2 Brow Perimeter Trim kit Not Shown PT36 36 Black PT36B 36 Brushed Brass PT36P 36 Platinum PT36PB 36 Polished Brass Manual blower Kit BK Manual variable control blower accessory provides better heat dis tribution Complete installation and operation instructions included in this manual Receiver and Hand Held THERMOSTAT ...

Страница 30: ...www desatech com 111923 01D 30 Illustrated Parts Breakdown MODELS V K36N V K36NH V K36P and V K36PH 6 7 20 17 18 13 2 12 19 8 1 4 11 9 14 3 16 5 10 2 10 1 10 8 10 5 10 4 10 9 15 21 10 6 10 3 10 7 ...

Страница 31: ... Top 1 7 Fireplace Top Insulation 1 8 Fireplace Surround 1 9 109082 01 Heat Shield 1 10 111958 01 Log Set 2 10 1 111933 01 Left Base Log 1 10 2 111932 01 Right Base Log 1 10 3 111961 01 Left Front Log 1 10 4 111960 01 Right Front Log 1 10 5 111926 01 Right Rear Log 1 10 6 111929 01 Middle Crossover Log 1 10 7 111959 01 Left Rear Log 1 10 8 111930 01 Left Crossover Log 1 10 9 111962 01 Right Crosso...

Страница 32: ...www desatech com 111923 01D 32 1 2 3 4 5 12 12 7 15 10 12 13 9 11 TPTH TP TH 5 6 12 17 14 8 16 Illustrated Parts Breakdown BURNER ASSEMBLIES FOR MODELS V K36N V K36NH V K36P and V K36PH ...

Страница 33: ... Bottom 1 4 26808 Valve Bracket 1 5 11107 Screw 10 32 x 1 4 PPH Zinc 4 6 111310 01 Firebox Bottom 1 7 11102 Screw 8 32 x 3 8 PPH Zinc 2 8 111912 01 Tubing Assembly 1 9 111288 02 Flex Gas Line 1 10 108084 02 Pilot Assembly Natural Gas 1 108084 03 Pilot Assembly Propane LP Gas 1 11 14389 Hi Lo Natural Gas Valve 1 14390 Hi Lo Propane LP Gas Valve 1 12 11165 Screw 10 x 5 8 HWH Zinc 22 13 111913 02 Bur...

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Страница 36: ...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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