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Desa V42P-A manual

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    FOR YOUR SAFETY WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • 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 your gas supplier, call the fire department. WARNING:[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used. 2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing igni- tion. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Al- low surfaces to cool before touching. 6. Carefully super[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 PRODUCT FEA TURES These are a few facts that can help you understand 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 [...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: Back, and sides 0"/mm Perpendicular walls 6" (152mm) Floor 0"/mm Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067mm) Front 36" (914mm) Top of Standoffs 0[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 Fixed Closed Openable Fixed Closed Openable V V V V V V V V X X V X G G J F B B K N H I A N E L D B M A C B V V A G G B TERMINA TION CAP AIR SUPPL Y INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA (TERMINA TION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porc[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 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 flue system serving a separate soli[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 INSTALLATION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: • Horizontal T ermination • V er tical T ermination Horizontal Termination Installation IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations require only inner portion of wall f[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 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 exte- rior wall with four wo[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 Horizontal High Wind Square Termination Wall Firestop 45° Elbow Figure 14 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Square or Round Terminations 45° Elbow Wall Firestop Horizontal Round Termination Exterior Portion of Wall Firestop (Round Term[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 Figure 15 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Corner Installation Using One 90° Elbow Square Termination Wall Firestop Not to Exceed (H) Limits As Required for (V) See Chart for Pipe Section Required 45° Elbow 90° Elbow 90° Elbow Sq[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 V enting with T w o 90° Elbows V er tical (V) Horizontal (H 1 ) + Horizontal (H 2 ) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max. 8' min. 20' max. 20' max. 20' max. Figure 18 - Horizontal Ter[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installa- tions. 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters, or other framing will obstruct the vent[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- cal termination. V enting with T w o 90° Elbows V er tical (V) Horizontal (H 1 ) + Horizontal ([...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Continued V er tical V enting V = 40' max. Figure 24 - Vertical Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run (Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown) Note: Install restrictor into inner collar of fi[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. See retailer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to y[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 Figure 26 - Attaching Speed Control to Firebox Speed Control Control Shaft Locknut Control Knob Switch Bracket Blower Plug-In FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessories Duplex Outlet (Located underneath firebox floor against[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 Figure 29 - Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat-Controlled Models Blower Wiring Diagram CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation af[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) Checking Gas Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect firep[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve fo[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control - RC, (C)GHRCB, (C)GHRCTB Series Installing Remote Receiver 1. Open bottom louver and locate the switch bracket on the left. 2. Uns[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 Lock Unlock FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Removing/Replacing Glass Door REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part infor- ma[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER MODELS BL42DA(SA) AND BL42DHA(SA) WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and unplug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner. This brick liner kit is optiona[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 5 4 Figure 49 - Installing Log No. 5 Figure 48 - Installing Log No. 4 INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA ROCK 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 th[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 25 25 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Logs, Lava Rock and Glowing Embers (Cont.) FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: The glass door must be securely in place before running this fireplace. Do not run this fireplace if glass is missing or b[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 OPERA TING FIREPLACE WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting t[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27 27 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued OPTIONAL HAND-HELD REMOTE OPERATION OPERATING FIREPLACE Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation O F F P I L O T O N L O I H ON OFF REMOTE ON OFF Blower Control Knob (Optional Accessory) Variable Control Knob Selector[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 28 OPERATING FIREPLACE Optional Hand-Held Remote (Cont.) Operating Optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat Operating Optional Blower Accessory INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Assembly Burner Flame Pattern OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL BL[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Glass Door Pilot and Burners Logs Venting System PILOT AND BURNERS • Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete. • Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air [...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 30 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a quali- fied service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wir[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 OBSERVED PROBLEM 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 Fireplace prod[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: 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 neigh[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 33 33 V42N-A V42P-A VV42NB(1) CHDV42NR-B VV42PB(1) Btu 25,000/ 25,000/ 23,000/ 35,000 Btu/hr 35,000 Btu/hr 33,000 Btu/hr Gas Type Natural Natural Propane/LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w.c. 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. M[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 34 6 7 21 18 19 14 13 2 12 20 8 1 4 11 9 15 3 17 16 5 10-2 10-1 10-5 10-4 10-3 10-7 16 22 10-6 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models V42N-A, VV42NSB(1), VV42NHB(1), V42P-A, V42PSB(1), VV42PHB(1), and CHDV42NR-B ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN MODELS V42[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 35 35 REFRACTORY BRICK PANELS V42NSB(1) VV42NSB(1) CHDV42NR-B VV42NHB(1) V42PSB(1) VV42PSB(1) V42NHB(1), V42PHB(1) VV42PHB(1) DESCRIPTION QTY 111299-02 111299-01 111302-02 111302-01 Left Refractory Brick Panel 1 111297-02 111297-01 111300-02 111300-[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 36 ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS V42N-A, VV42NSB(1), VV42NHB(1), V42P-A, VV42PSB(1), VV42PHB(1), CHDV42NR-B ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models V42N-A, VV42NSB(1), VV42NHB(1), V42P-A, VV42PSB(1), VV42PHB(1), CHDV42NR-B 4 3[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 37 37 P ARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS V42N-A, VV42NSB(1), VV42NHB(1), V42P-A, VV42PSB(1), VV42PHB(1) CHDV42NR-B This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 38 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA’s Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040. for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of t[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 39 39 ACCESSORIES 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/F amily Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Gar age ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If you bought this product yourself , did you plan to purchase this typ[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 40 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required T APE T APE[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 41 41 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]

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    111906-01E For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 42 LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintaine[...]