Desa (V)VC42P Product Features, Pre-Installation Preparation, Location and space requirements

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Product Features

These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your direct-vent fireplace:

•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 fireplace may be installed in any room of your house provided all local codes and these installation instructions are followed.

•This fireplace requires a wall switch, hand-held remote or wall thermostat (millivolt) for opera- tion (see Accessories, page 42).

•This fireplace does not require electricity to operate.

•Only the blower requires electricity if installed and if you plan to install the blower at a later date, do not forget to wire the outlet at the bot- tom of the fireplace when framing.

•A piezo ignitor and ceramic electrode create spark to ignite the pilot light. It does not require any matches, batteries or any other sources of ignition to light the pilot.

•Each time you turn on your fireplace, you may notice some amount of condensation on the in- side of the fireplace glass. This is normal and will disappear after 10-20 minutes of operation.

•Your direct-vent gas fireplace system (fireplace and venting) is a balanced and sealed gas op- erating unit. It requires approximately 10-20 minutes of operating time before the flame pattern stabilizes.

•Fireplaces with the suffix of -HA have been designed to operate at altitudes of 4000 feet and above.

Pre-Installation

Preparation

Location and space requirements

Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA direct-vent fireplace. 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 fireplace and termination cap.

When deciding the location of your fireplace, follow these rules:

•Do not connect this fireplace venting to a chim- ney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning fireplace or appliance.

•Due to high temperatures, do not locate this fireplace in high traffic areas, windy or drafty areas or near furniture or draperies.

•Proper clearances must be maintained.

•If your fireplace 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 fireplace. See Figure 3.

Flush with a wall

Through exterior wall enclosed in a chase

Corner installation

Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations

36 1/4"

23 1/4"

48"

Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions

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Contents Patent Pending What to do if YOU Smell GASSafety Information Table of ContentsSafety Information High traffic areas Product IdentificationLocal Codes Pre-Installation Preparation Product FeaturesLocation and space requirements This fireplace does not require electricity to operateMinimum clearances to combustibles for Clearances42 1067 mm Front 36 914 mm Top of Standoffs VentFireplace Framing and finishingNoncombustible mantels at any height above Balcony with Perpendicular Side Wall Location of Termination CapInstallation Precautions Venting Installation InstructionsInstallation Planning Installing Horizontal Vent Cap Noncombustible Exterior Round Termination Ground Floor InstallationRecommended Applications Corner ground floor installation Corner InstallationHorizontal System Installation Using TWO 90 Elbows Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole Installation for vertical terminationFlat Ceiling Installation Twist-lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe Vertical Venting High Altitude InstallationDesa 5/8 Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description Parts list for venting kits and componentsInstalling optional blower accessories Fireplace InstallationModel BK Installation Plug in blower power cordBlower Model BKT Model BKT InstallationInstallation Items Needed Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace LocationBlower Wiring Diagram Propane/LP From Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPa Checking GAS ConnectionsInstalling Remote Receiver Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsRemoving/Replacing Glass Door Replace battery cover onto remote control unitRemoving Louver Panels Removing Glass DoorInstalling Brick liner Models BL42DASA and BL42DHASA Installing lava rock and glowing embersReplace screen/rod assembly by reversing step Cleaning Glass DoorOperating Fireplace For your safety Read before lightingLighting Instructions Close top and bottom louversRemote Operation To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureOptional Hand-Held Thermostat Series Model HRC200 On/Off Series Model HRC100Pilot assembly Operating optional blower accessoryKey Pad Lock Feature Inspecting BurnersGlass Door Cleaning MaintenanceBurner Flame Pattern Venting system Pilot and burnersLogs Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingBurner orifice clogged Clean burner see Cleaning Is lit Problem could be caused by Replace pilot assemblyAfter pilot lights, keep gas Long enough Control knob pressedTery power is low When burner is lit HI position when burner isTurning gas control knob to Cold Minute Air in gas line Operate burner until air isStatement above Gas leak. See WarningService Hints Replacement PartsTechnical Service SpecificationsIllustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List 19 18 116236-01G Burner Pan Assembly Accessories GwmS2 Not Shown Wall mounted on/off switchWall mounted thermostat control kit gwmt1 Limited Warranty DIRECT-VENT Fireplace Warranty InformationKeep this Warranty
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