Desa (V)CD36TPE, (V)CD36RPE, (V)CD36TNE, (V)CD36RNE Product Identification, High traffic areas

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Safety information

Continued

Carefully supervise young chil- dren when they are in the room with fireplace.

Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor or liquids. Do not run fireplace where these are used or stored.

1.For propane/LP fireplace, 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 fire department.

3.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

4.Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing, installing or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service or repair this fireplace. Have fireplace inspected annually by a qualified 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 fireplace.

6.Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service person. If needed, have vent- ing system cleaned or repaired. See Cleaning and Maintenance, page 37.

7.Do 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 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 fireplace if any part has been ex- posed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified service person to arrange for replace- ment of the unit.

10.Do not operate fireplace 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

Upper

 

Rear Vent

 

Flue Collar

Louver

 

 

Panel

 

 

 

 

Top Vent

 

 

Flue Collar

 

 

Door

 

 

Latch

 

 

Nailing

 

 

Flange

Glass

 

 

Door

 

 

Assembly

 

 

 

 

Log

 

 

Set

Junction

 

Ember

Box

 

Tray

Lower

Control Valve

Piezo Ignitor

Louver

with Optional

Panel

Variable Input

 

Adjustment

Remote

 

and Blower

 

 

 

 

Control Mount

Figure 1 - Top and Rear Direct-Vent

Fireplaces

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Contents Natural GAS Models VCD36RN, VCD36RNEPROPANE/LP GAS ModelS PROPANE/LP GAS Models VCD36TN, VCD36TNETable of Contents Safety Information Product Identification High traffic areasProduct Features Pre-Installation PreparationLocal Codes Location and space requirementsPackaging and Removal ClearancesFraming and finishing Mantel ClearancesSide Clearances for Combustible Materials Location of Termination Cap Termination CAP AIR Supply Inlet GAS MeterVenting Installation Instructions Installation PrecautionsInstallation Planning Location of the fireplaceFeet. Use wall straps for this purpose Twisting, bending, etcInstalling Siding Standoff Combustible Exterior Wall Installing Inner Wall Firestop Wall FirestopVenting Installation Horizontal TerminationSnorkel Installation for vertical termination 45 and 30 Offset with Wall StrapConnect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole Flat Ceiling InstallationTwist-lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe Vertical Termination Configurations for Rear Vent Vertical VentingVertical Termination Configurations for Top Vent High Wind TerminationParts list for venting kits and components Desa 5/8 Pipe & Vent Kits Number DescriptionFireplace Installation Installing optional blower accessoriesModel BK Installation Electrical Supply ConnectionPlug in blower power cord Blower Model BKModel BKT Installation Plug in blower power cord to duplex outletWiring Diagrams Installing Remote Receiver Attach the terminal wires to the battery. see FigureInstalling and Activating the Remote Receiver Locate the two plastic mounting clips provided with the kitHigh Altitude installation Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace LocationImportant Fireplaces when factory equipped for use at high Installation Items NeededConnecting Fireplace to GAS Supply Propane/LP Supply TankExternal Regulator Vent Pointing DownPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Checking GAS ConnectionsTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPa Close equipment shutoff valve see FigurePressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections Removing Lower Louver Access PanelRemoving/Replacing Glass Door Removing Top Louver Trim PanelInstalling LOGS, lava rock and glowing embers Removing Glass DoorMillivolt For your safety Read before lighting Operating FireplaceLighting Instructions Open the bag of ember materialsManual Lighting Procedure To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceOptional Hand-Held Remote OperationThermostat Series Model HRC200 Electronic ingnition For your safety Read before lighting Operating optional blower accessoryOperating optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat Optional Wireless Remote Operation PilotPilot assembly If you pilot assembly does not meet these require- mentsInspecting Burners Burner Flame PatternGlass Door Cleaning MaintenancePilot and burners Troubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyLogs Venting systemWhen ignitor button is pressed Problem could be caused byBurner orifice clogged Clean burner see Cleaning Is lit Turn on gas supply or openWhen burner is lit HI position when burner is Or shut off Service person Remote does not functionTery is power is low Operation Processes and logs curing Hours of operationStatement above Electronic Ignition Gas leak. See Warning Statement at topReplacement Parts Service HintsTechnical Service SpecificationsAccessories PROPANE/NATURAL GASManual Blower KIT BK Thermostatically Controlled Blower KIT BKTIllustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List Illustrated parts breakdown Washer, Flat 7/8 ID x 2 OD x 1/8 Thick Illustrated Parts Breakdown CD36TNEV Keep this Warranty Warranty InformationLimited Warranty DIRECT-VENT Fireplace

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