Desa (V)KC42NE SERIE Quick start guide

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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

NATURAL GAS MODELS

(V)KC42NE SERIES

PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS

(V)KC42PE SERIES

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      -

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information ............................................... 3

Product Identication........................................... 4

Local Codes......................................................... 5

Product Features................................................. 5

Pre-Installation Preparation................................. 5

Location of Termination Cap................................ 8

Venting Installation Instructions ........................... 9

Fireplace Installation.......................................... 19

Wiring Diagram.................................................. 27

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

Inspecting Burners............................................. 29

Cleaning and Maintenance................................ 30

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

Replacement Parts............................................ 34

Service Hints ..................................................... 34

Technical Service............................................... 34

Specications .................................................... 34

Accessories ....................................................... 35

Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List........ 36

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

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WARNING: Do not allow fans

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adults away from hot surface to

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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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 coaxial pipe

(pipe within a pipe and having the same center)

venting system. It brings in fresh air for combus-

tion 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.

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monoxide poisoning resemble the u, with head-

aches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs,

the log set may not be working properly. Get fresh

air at once! Have log set 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.

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gas 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.

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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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.

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 vent-

ing system cleaned or repaired. See Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 30.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Continued

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. This appliance, when installed, must be elec-

trically 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 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.

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

11. Do not operate fireplace with glass door

removed, cracked or broken.

12. Provide adequate clearances around air

openings.

PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

Figure 1 - Direct-Vent Fireplace with

Millivolt Ignition

Glass Door

Assembly

Switch Bracket for Optional

Remote and Blower

Electronic

Control Valve

Log

Set

Lava

Rock

Glowing

Embers

Upper Louver

Panel

Lower Louver

Panel

Flue Collar

Nailing

Flange

Burner

Assembly

Andiron

Assembly

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LOCAL CODES

Install and use replace with care. Follow all local

codes. In the absence to local codes, use the cur-

rent National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA

54* (USA) or the current CSA-B149.1 Installation

Code (Canada).

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

PRODUCT FEATURES

These are a few facts that can help you understand

and enjoy your direct-vent replace:

• The venting system may be routed to the out-

side 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 installation is very important to allow for

proper operation. You must follow the venting

instructions very carefully for either vertical or

horizontal applications.

• This replace may be installed in any room of

your house provided all local codes and these

installation instructions are followed.

• The blower requires electricity. If you plan to

install the blower at a later date, do not forget

to wire the outlet at the bottom of the replace

when framing.

• Each time you turn on your replace, you may

notice some amount of condensation on the in-

side of the replace glass. This is normal and will

disappear after 10-20 minutes of operation.

• Your direct-vent gas replace system (replace

and venting) is a balanced and sealed gas op-

erating unit. It requires approximately 10-20

minutes of operating time before the ame

pattern stabilizes.

Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations

Flush with a wall

Through exterior wall

enclosed in a chase

Corner

installation

Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions

23 1/4"

36 1/4"

48"

PRE-INSTALLATION

PREPARATION

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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. Figure 2 shows some

common locations. Be aware of all restrictions and

precautions before deciding the exact location for

your replace and termination cap.

When deciding the location of your replace,

follow these rules:

• 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.

• Proper clearances must be maintained.

• If your replace is to be installed directly on

carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible mate-

rial other than wood, it must be installed on a

metal or wood panel extending the full width

and depth of the replace. See Figure 3.

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• Your replace is designed to be used in zero

clearance installations. Wall or framing material

can be placed directly against any exterior sur-

face on the back, sides or top of your replace,

except where standoff spacers are integrally

attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your

replace, these spacers can be placed directly

against wall or framing material. See framing

details on page 7.

• If you plan on installing a television or enter-

tainment center recessed above your replace, 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 8.

• If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra

framing by positioning your replace against

an already existing framing member.

• Do not recess termination cap into a wall or

siding.

• You may paint the termination cap with 450ºF

(232ºC) heat-resistant paint to coordinate with

the exterior nish.

• 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.

PRE-INSTALLATION

PREPARATION

Continued

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Minimum clearances to combustibles for the re-

place are as follows:

*Back and sides 0"/mm

Perpendicular walls 6" (152 mm)

Floor 0"/mm

Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067 mm)

Front 36" (914 mm)

Top of Standoffs 0"/mm

Vent (See venting

instructions for specic

venting clearances.)

Combustible material with a maximum thick-

ness of 5/8" may be ush with the top front of

replace.

* For back and sides of replace, do not pack

with insulation or other materials. Zero inch

clearance to combustible materials are for fram-

ing purpose only.

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Nailing Tabs

Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for

Installation Against an Exterior Wall

40 1/8"

48 1/4"

23" Horizontal Vent

26 1/2" Vertical Vent

Top of Louver

Opening

Wall

Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner

Installation

Ref. Mantel Depth Ref.

Mantel from

Top of Louver

Opening

1 14" (356 mm) A 16" (406 mm)

2 12" (305 mm) B 14" (356 mm)

3 10" (254 mm) C 12" (305 mm)

4 8" (203 mm) D 10" (254 mm)

5 6" (152 mm) E 8" (203 mm)

6 4" (101 mm) F 6" (152 mm)

7 2" (51 mm) G 4" (101 mm)

Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible

Mantels

48"

481/4"

415/8"

215/8"58 1/2"

163/4"

811/2"

131/2"

PRE-INSTALLATION

PREPARATION

Continued

Nailing

Tabs

FRAMING AND FINISHING

Figure 4 shows typical framing of this replace.

Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation. All

minimum clearances must be met.

For available accessories for this replace, see

Accessories on page 35. If you are using a sepa-

rate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6

for proper installation height. You can install

noncombustible mantels at any height above the

replace.

Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!

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Fixed

Closed Openable Fixed

Closed

Openable

TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA

(TERMINATION PROHIBITED)

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

[*12 inches (30.5mc) minimum]

B = clearance to window or door that may be opened

[12 inches (30.5cm) minimum]

C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches

(30.5cm) recommended to prevent condensation on window]

D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal

within a horizontal distance of 24 inches (61cm) from the

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

E = clearance to unventilated soffit [12 inches (30.5cm) 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 inches (91.4cm) horizontally from the center-line of the regulator

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

minimum]

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

combustion air inlet to any other fireplace [*12 inches (30.5cm)

minimum]

K = clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet [*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 ‡]

N = clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24 inches (61cm)

above the highest point when it passes through the roof surface and

any other obstruction within a horizontal distance of 18 inches (45.7cm)

† 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" (15.2cm)

Inside Corner

B = 6" (15.2cm)

C = Maximum depth of 48" (121.9cm) for

recessed location

D = Minimum width for back wall of

recessed location -

Combustible - 38" (965mm)

Noncombustible - 24" (61cm)

E = Clearance from corner in

recessed location-

Combustible - 6" (15.2cm)

Noncombustible - 2" (5.1cm)

Outside Corner Recessed Location

G = 12" (30.5cm) minimum clearance

Balcony with No Side Wall

Combustible &

Noncombustible

H = 24" (61cm)

J = 20" (50.8cm)

Balcony with Perpendicular Side Wall

Termination Clearances for Buildings with Combustible and Noncombustible Exteriors

Figure 7 - Minimum Clearances for Termination Cap

LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP

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VENTING INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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These models are tested and approved for use

with DESA (direct-vent) pipe components and

terminations.

The venting system must terminate on the outside of

the structure and can not be attached to a chimney

or ue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas

burning appliance. A direct-vent appliance must

have its own venting system. DO NOT common

vent this appliance.

These models are approved to be vented either

horizontally through an outside wall or vertically

through a roof or chase enclosure using the fol-

lowing guidelines:

• When venting system terminates horizontally

on an outside wall, you may install a standoff

if the termination cap is to be installed directly

on a combustible nish such as vinyl, wood,

stucco, etc.

• Never run the vent downward as this may

cause excessive temperatures which could

cause a re.

• Vent pipe air space clearances to combustibles

are 1" on all sides except on the horizontal

sections, which requires 2" clearance from

the top of the pipe. Where the termination cap

penetrates a combustible wall, 1" air space

clearance is required.

• Snorkel terminations are required when

minimum clearance to grade cannot be met (see

Figure 16 on page 13).

• Have replace and selected vent components on

hand to help determine the exact measurements

when elbowing or offsetting. Always use wall

restops when penetrating walls and restops

when penetrating ceilings or attic spaces.

• Install horizontal venting with a 1/4" rise for

every 12" of run toward the termination.

• For installation of replace at elevations of 4000

feet or greater, pay special attention to venting

requirement recommendations.

WARNING: Read all instruc-

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Failure to do so could result in

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INSTALLATION

• 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 any damaged venting component

• Unauthorized modication of the venting sys-

tem (Do not cut or alter vent components)

• Installation of any component part not manu-

factured or approved by DESA

• Installation other than as instructed by these

instructions

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INSTALLATION PLANNING

There are two basic types of direct-vent in-

stallation:

• Horizontal Termination

• Vertical Termination

Horizontal Termination Installation

IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations

require only inner portion of wall restop. Hori-

zontal installations using round termination require

exterior portion of wall restop (see Figure 14,

page 12).

1. Set the replace in its desired location and deter-

mine the route your horizontal venting will take.

Do not secure the replace until all venting has

been installed. Some installations require sliding

the replace in and out of position to make nal

venting connections. Figures 14 through 18 on

pages 12 through 14 show different congura-

tions for venting with horizontal termination that

will help you decide which application best suits

your installation. Check to see if wall studs or

roof rafters are in the path of your desired vent-

ing route. If they are, you may want to adjust the

location of the replace.

2. Direct vent pipe sections and components are

designed with special twist-lock connections.

 The female ends of the

pipes have locking lugs (indentations). These

lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the

male ends of adjacent pipes. Push pipe sections

together and twist one section clockwise ap-

proximately one-quarter turn until the sections

are fully locked (see Figure 8). 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 replace ue collar. The elbow is designed

to be twist-locked onto the flue collar as

described in step 2. IMPORTANT: Do not

attempt to alter the conguration of the elbow

by cutting, twisting, bending, etc.

4. Assemble the desired combination of pipe and

elbows to the replace ue collar. If there are

long portions of venting run, pre-assembled

pipe sections may be installed as subassem-

blies for convenience.

VENTING INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Continued

Figure 8 - Vent Pipe Connections

Female

Locking Lugs

Male

Slots

(Framing

Detail)

(273 mm)

" Inside Framing

(273 mm)

(216 mm)

Vent Opening

Combustible Wall

Vent Opening

Noncombustible Wall

Figure 9 - Vent Opening Requirements

Center of

Hole

5. Carefully determine the location where the vent

pipe assembly will penetrate the outside wall.

The center of the hole should line up with the

center-line of the horizontal vent pipe. Mark the

wall for a 10 3/4" x 10 3/4" square hole. Cut and

frame the square hole in the exterior wall where

the 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).

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