Desa (V)DVF36 Quick start guide

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-

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         

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— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

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• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any

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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

PENINSULA MODELS (V)DVF36

TPNA-A(-HA)/TPNPA-A/TPNEA-A/TPNPEA-A

SEE-THRU MODELS (V)DVF36

TSTA-A(-HA)/TSTPA-A/TSTEA-A/TSTPEA-A

Peninsula Model

Shown

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TAbLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information ............................................... 2

Dimensions.......................................................... 5

Pre-Installation Preparation................................. 6

General Venting................................................... 9

Venting Installation Instructions ..........................11

Installation ......................................................... 21

Pilot/Electrode Assembly Adjustment ................ 26

Burner Flame Adjustment.................................. 26

Operating Guidlines and

Maintenance Instructions.............................. 27

Operating Fireplace........................................... 28

Specications .................................................... 30

Service Hints ..................................................... 30

Technical Service............................................... 30

Troubleshooting................................................. 31

Wiring Diagrams................................................ 33

Service Hints ..................................................... 33

Technical Service............................................... 33

Replacement Parts and Accessories................. 34

Warranty Information ...........................Back Cover

SAFETy INFORMATION

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teration, service or main-

tenance can cause in-

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Refer to this manual for

correct installation and

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For assistance or addi-

tional information con-

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stalled in an aftermarket,*

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 

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     

   

   

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This Direct-Vent Gas Fire-

   

intended for use with

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State of Massachusetts:

The installation must

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    

the Commonwealth of

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known to the State of California

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IMPORTANT: Check local codes

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    -

    

    

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   

   

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Models (V)DVF36TPNEA/TPNPEA and

(V)DVF36STEA/TSTPEA use a direct spark

ignition with a 24 VAC control module. All

models have HI/LO valve that controls the ame

height. These units can be equipped with louvers

for circulating or with panels for noncirculating

operation.

Fan Kit models DVFFBK and DVFFBKT are

available for these units as an option. If you are

uncertain as to what gas your unit is equipped for,

please check the rating plate located in the interior

of the appliance opening or consult your local

distributor of DESA products.

   Early signs of

carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u, with

headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these

signs, the replace may not be working properly.

Get fresh air at once! Have replace serviced.

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

inuence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.

 Natural and propane/LP

gas are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to

the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. How-

ever, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be

present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warnings.

Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to

safe and proper operation of this replace.

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    

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   

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Before beginning the installation of the replace,

read these instructions through completely.

• This DESA replace and its components are

safe when installed according to this installation

manual. Unless you use DESA components,

which have been designed and tested for the

replace system, you may cause a re hazard.

• The DESA warranty will be voided by and

DESA disclaims any responsibility for the

following actions:

a. Modication of the replace, components,

doors, air inlet system and damper control.

b. Use of any component part not manufac-

tured or approved by DESA in combina-

tion with a DESA replace system.

c) Installation and/or operation in a manner

other than instructed in this manual.

d) Burning of anything other than the type of

gas approved for use in this gas appliance.

This appliance, when installed, must be electrically

grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the

absence of local codes, with the National Electri-

cal Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1 Canadian

Electrical Code for Canada.

The installation must conform to local codes,

or in the absence of local codes, with the Na-

tional Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (CAN B149.

in CANADA)

This appliance complies with ANSI Z21.50, and

CSA 2.22-2000 as a VENTED GAS FIREPLACE

and is listed and tested by the Canadian Standards

Association.

Proper installation is the most important step in

ensuring safe and continuous operation of the

replace. Consult the local building codes as to

the particular requirements concerned with the

installation of all factory built replaces.

This replace must be installed by a qualied (cer-

tied or licensed) service person. It has a sealed

gas combustion chamber that uses a millivolt gas

control valve with a millivolt ignition system.

Models (V)DVF36TPNA/TPNPA series are

three-sided direct-vent gas replaces and models

(V)DVF36TSTA/TSTPA are two-sided direct-

vent gas replace heaters with sealed combustion

chambers.

SAFETy INFORMATION

Continued

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WARNING: Do not allow fans

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adults away from hot surface to

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dren when they are in the room

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1. For propane/LP replace, do not place pro-

pane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure.

Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.

To prevent performance problems, do not

use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs.

capacity.

SAFETy INFORMATION

Continued

2. 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

re department.

3. Never install the replace

• in a recreational vehicle

• in windy or drafty areas where curtains or

other combustible (ammable) objects can

make contact with the replace front

• in high trafc areas

4. Turn replace off and let cool before servicing,

installing or repairing. Only a qualied service

person should install, service or repair this

replace. Have replace inspected annually

by a qualied service person.

5. You must keep control compartments, burn-

ers and circulating air passages clean. More

frequent cleaning may be needed due to ex-

cessive lint and dust from carpeting, bedding

material, etc. Turn off the gas valve and pilot

light before cleaning replace.

6. Have venting system inspected annually by

a qualied service person. If needed, have

venting system cleaned or repaired.

7. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper,

cardboard, etc.) in this replace. Use only the

gas type indicated on replace nameplate.

8. Do not use replace if any part has been ex-

posed to or under water. Immediately call a

qualied service person to arrange for replace-

ment of the unit.

9. Do not operate replace if any log is broken.

10. Do not operate fireplace with glass door

removed, cracked or broken.

11. Provide adequate clearances around air

openings.

12. Fireplaces with the sufx of -HA have been

designed to operate at altitudes of 4000 feet

and above. For horizontal installations above

2,000 feet, it is recommened that a 12" exten-

sion pipe be added before starter elbow (see

High Altitude Installation, page 19).

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DIMENSIONS

FRONT VIEW

30"

(Opening)

25"

(Opening)

RIGHT SIDE

32"

(Opening) 1

3" 1" 3

BACK VIEW

TOP VIEW

(Left Side)

(Right Side)

(Front)

(Back)

24"

"ø 1

"ø

FRONT VIEW

30"

(Opening)

24"

25"

RIGHT SIDE

22 5/8"

43 1/8"

32" (Opening) 1 7/8"

1 7/8"

BACK VIEW

39 3/4"

26 3/8"

3" 1" 2"

22 5/8"

34 3/4"

TOP VIEW

(Left Side)

(Right Side)

(Front)

(Back)

24"

1115/16"

101/2"

ø11/2" ø11/2"

111/8"

Figure 1 - Peninsula Dimensions

Figure 2 - See-Thru Dimensions

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PRE-INSTALLATION

PREPARATION

LOCATION AND SPACE

REQUIREMENTS

Determine the safest and most efcient location

for your DESA direct-vent replace. 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. Be aware of all restric-

tions and precautions before deciding the exact

location for your replace and termination cap.

When deciding the location of your replace,

follow these rules:

• A projection may be ideal for a new addition

on an existing nished wall. Refer to horizontal

termination congurations on page 15 or verti-

cal congurations on page 18.

• Do not connect this replace venting to a chim-

ney ue serving a separate solid-fuel burning

replace or appliance.

• Due to high temperatures, do not locate this

replace in high trafc areas, windy or drafty

areas or near furniture or draperies.

• Never obstruct the front opening of the appli-

ance or ow of combustion and ventilation air.

Keep control compartments accessible.

• Do not locate close to where gasoline or other

ammable liquids may be stored. The appliance

must be kept clear and free from combustible

materials.

CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances to combustibles for the re-

place are as follows:

*Back and sides of surround 0"

Vent Surfaces (side and bottom) 1"

Top Vent Surface (horizontal run) 2"

Ceiling to Opening 36"

Floor 0"

Wall to Front of Glass 36"

Perpendicular Wall to Opening of Unit 2"

Top Spacer 0"

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MANTEL CLEARANCES

Figure 3 - Direct-Vent Fireplace

Log Set

Upper

Louver

Panel

Lower

Louver

Panel

Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances

(Peninsula Shown)

CEILING

WALL

36" Min.

0" Floor

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36"

Wall In Front Of Glass

36" Min.

Perpendicular

Wall 2" Min.

From Opening

Right Side

Surround

(0" Min.)

Left Side

Surround

(0" Min.)

TOP VIEW

Figure 6 - Mantel Clearances for

Peninsula and See-Thru Fireplaces

(Peninsula Shown)

21" Min.

15" Min.

12" Min.

Min.

7" Min.

" Max.

UNIT

Spacer

2 x 4

Combustible

Material May

Be Used

Drywall (Gypsum

Board, Sheetrock, Etc.)

Safe Zone for

Projection of

Combustible

Material

Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantels and other

combustible materials should not be placed within

7" of the opening of this replace (see Figure 6).

Combustible material above projecting more than

11/2" from the appliance’s front face must not be

placed less than 15" from the opening of the appli-

ance, (ref. NFPA Standard 211 Sec. 7-3.3.3)

PRE-INSTALLATION

PREPARATION

Continued

Figure 5 - Minimum Clearances

(See-Thru Shown)

Combustible Material Drywall

2 x 4

Stud

Minimum 1" Clearance from

Side (Only for See-Thru)

FRAMING

Once the nal location has been determined, ob-

serving clearances for the vent termination, you

may construct framing using dimensions shown

in Figures 7 to 13 depending on your particular

installation

If the appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting,

tile (other than ceramic), or any combustible mate-

rial other than wood ooring, the appliance must be

installed upon a metal or wood panel extending the

full width and depth of the appliance. There are three

holes on each side of the bottom of the unit where

screws can be used to secure the unit to the oor.

The gas supply line may be connected through the

side framing or alternately through the lower sub-

ooring or a platform base if provided (see Figures

10 and 11, page 8). Depending on installation, refer

to appropriate illustrations.

Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing

Peninsula Fireplace

" Min.

Min.

Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing

Peninsula Fireplace on Platform

* As required by design as long as

ceiling clearance is maintained.

Platform

Must Be

Solid, Flat,

and Fully

Supported

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PRE-INSTALLATION

PREPARATION

Continued

Min.

/4"

24"

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing

See-Thru Fireplace

1" Dia. Hole

2" Dia. Hole

Figure 10 - Hole Locations For Gas Line

and Electric Wires for Peninsula and

See-Thru Fireplaces

Height

Depends On

Installation

10"

Square Min.

Figure 12 - Rough Opening for Installing

Exterior Vent Terminal

Vertical

Height

Depends on

Installation

Horizontal

Length Depends

on Installation

Elbow

Figure 13 - Vent Opening Height

Figure 11 - Alternate Gas Supply

Location

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GENERAL VENTING

These models are approved for use with DESA

58 Series, rigid type direct vent pipe as supplied

by DESA or with approved types of exible vent

pipe (not supplied) when appropriate sized for an

8" outer and 5" inner diameter application.

Your replace is approved to be vented either

through the side wall, or vertically using the fol-

lowing guidelines:

• Only use DESA supplied or approved types

of venting components or kits. Do not mix

different types of vent components, modify

vent components or custom fabricate vent

components for use in any one installation.

• Minimum clearance between vent pipes and

combustible materials is 1", except where stated

otherwise.

• Combustible material may be ush with the top

front of replace with a maximum thickness

of 3/4".

• Do not recess venting terminals into a wall

or siding.

• Do not install vent terminals below grade level.

Maintain a minimum height of 12" above snow

line.

• Do not terminate venting system into an attic

or garage.

• If using a venting conguration of only hori-

zontal venting with no vertical run, a 1/4" rise

for every 12" of run toward the termination is

required.

• There must not be any obstruction such as

bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks, or util-

ity buildings within 24" from the front of the

termination cap.

• Do not locate termination cap where excessive

snow or ice build up may occur. Be sure to clear

vent termination area after snow falls to prevent

accidental blockage of venting system. When

using snow blowers, do not direct snow towards

vent termination area.

VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES

The nal position of your appliance depends on

the location of the vent termination in relation to

the clearances that must be observed as shown in

Figure 14, page 10.

You may avoid extra framing by positioning your

replace against an already existing framing mem-

ber. The back of the replace may be positioned

directly against a combustible wall.

*Check with local codes or with the CANCGA

B149 (.1 or .2) Installation Codes for Canada

for Installations. In the USA, follow the current

National Fuel Gas Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1

also known as NFPA 54.

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Fixed

Closed Openable Fixed

Closed

TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA

(TERMINATION PROHIBITED)

A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or

balcony [*12" (30.5 cm) minimum]

B = clearance to window or door that may be opened

[6" (15 cm) min. for 10,000 Btu or less; 9" (23 cm) in US

if between 10,000 and 50,000, 12" (30 cm) in Canada

if between 10,000 and 100,000; 12" (30 cm) in US if

greater than 50,000, 36" (91 cm) in Canada if greater

than 100,000]

C = clearance to permanently closed window

[minimum 12" (30.5 cm) recommended to prevent

condensation on window]

D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the

terminal within a horizontal distance of 24" (61 cm) from

the center-line of the terminal [18" (45.7 cm) minimum]

E = clearance to unventilated soffit [12" (30.5 cm) minimum]

F = clearance to outside corner (see below)

G = clearance to inside corner (see below)

H = *not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly

within 36" (91.4 cm) horizontally from the center line

of the regulator

I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm)

minimum]

J = clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building

or the combustion air inlet to any other fireplace

[6" (15 cm) min. for 10,000 Btu or less; 9" (23 cm) in US

if between 10,000 and 50,000, 12" (30 cm) in Canada

if between 10,000 and 100,000; 12" (30 cm) in 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 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 driveway which is located between two

single family dwellings and serves both dwellings*

‡ only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balconey is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor*

* as specified in CAN/CSA B149 (.1 or .2) Installation Codes (1991) for Canada and U.S.A.

Note: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances

A = 6" (15.2 cm)

Inside Corner

B = 6" (15.2 cm)

C = Maximum depth of 48" (121.9 cm)

for recessed location

D = Minimum width for back wall of

recessed location -

Combustible - 38" (965 mm)

Noncombustible - 24" (61 cm)

E = Clearance from corner in

recessed location-

Combustible - 6" (15.2 cm)

Noncombustible - 2" (5.1 cm)

Outside Corner Recessed Location

G = 12" (30.5 cm) minimum clearance

Balcony with No Side Wall

Combustible &

Noncombustible

H = 24" (61 cm)

J = 20" (50.8 cm)

Balcony with Perpendicular Side Wall

Termination Clearances for Buildings with Combustible and Noncombustible Exteriors

Openable

Figure 14 - Minimum Clearances for Vent Terminations

GENERAL VENTING

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