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Desa VDDVF36STN/STP manual

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    For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL Save this manual for future reference. Save this manual for future reference. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where no[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 Figure 1 - VDDVF36PN/PP (Peninsula) Dimensions FRONT VIEW 30" (76cm) (Opening) 25" (64cm) 19 7 / 8 " (50cm) (Opening) RIGHT SIDE 1 1 / 4 " (3cm) 22 5 / 8 " (57cm) 41 1 / 8 " (104cm) 32" (81cm) (Opening) 1 7 / 8 &[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 Figure 2 - VDDVF36STN/STP (See-thru) Dimensions GLOSSAR Y OF TERMS Chase - A boxlike enclosure to protect venting from the elements when the venting run is on the outside of a structure. Mastic - A pliable sealant for use around the vent termina[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 WARNING: Installation and repair should be done by a qualified installer/service person. The appliance should be inspected before use, and at least annually thereafter by a qualified service person. More fre- quent cleaning may be required due to [...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Clearances Mantel Clearances Framing CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles are: • Back and Sides of Surround: .................................. 0" min. • V ent Surfaces: ............................[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Continued Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing Peninsula Fireplace on Platform * As required by design as long as ceiling clearance is maintained. 39 3 / 4 " (101cm) Min. 40 1 / 2 " (102.9cm ) 23 5 / 8[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 GENERAL VENTING These models are approved for use with Simpson Dura-Vent 6 5 / 8 " direct-vent pipe components and terminations as well as both flex and rigid Vanguard vent components. Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through [...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 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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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 VENTING INSTALLATION Installation Precautions Installation Planning WARNING: Read all instructions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operat[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 VENTING INSTALLATION Installation Planning (Cont.) Installation For Horizontal Termination NOTICE: Treatment of firestops and construction of the chase may vary from building type to building type. These instructions are not substitutes for the r[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Installation For Horizontal Termination (Cont.) WARNING: Do not recess vent termination in to any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 17 - Vent Opening Requirements Figure 18 - Inst[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Installation For Horizontal Termination (Cont.) Installation For Vertical Termination VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 21 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using One 90 ° Elbow Figure 22 - Horiz[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Installation For Vertical Termination (Cont.) VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued 4. Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole. Note: If an offset is needed to avoid obstructions, you must support the vent pipe[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 Figure 27 - Installed Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Nonhardening Mastic under all edges of support box before nailing 4. Using tin snips, cut the support box from the top corners down to the roofline and fold the resulting flaps over the roof she[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued VENTING INSTALLATION Installation For Vertical Termination (Cont.) High Altitude Installation Parts Lists For Venting Kits And Components V er tical V enting V = 30' max. RVF Kit Shown Figure 31 - Vertical[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS (Cont.) DESA International Venting Accessories Number Description SC-47 Galvanized Storm Collar WF-47 Galvanized Wall Firestop RF-47-6 Galvanized Roof Flashing, 0 to 6/12 Pitch RF-47-12 Galvanized Roof [...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 INSTALLATION Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control (GHRC Series) Installation INST ALLA TION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL (GHRC SERIES) INSTALLATION Note: If using an optional wireless hand-held remote control, the[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 VENTING INSTALLATION Gas Line Hook-Up INST ALLA TION Continued GAS LINE HOOK-UP WARNING: Gas line hookup should be done by your gas supplier or a qualified service person. WARNING: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is OFF. An equipmen[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 INSTALLATION Gas Supply Testing Installing Log Set INST ALLA TION Continued GAS SUPPLY TESTING Note: This section is intended as a guide for qualified service technicians installing gas to the appliance. CAUTION: Do not connect appliance befor[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al- teration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assis- tance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplie[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 BURNER FLAME ADJUSTMENT Burner Removal OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Glass Door Panels CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the entire unit is cool. BURNER REMOVAL CAUTION: Make certain the orifice[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 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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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 9. Push in the control knob all the w ay and hold in. Immedi- ately light the pilot by pr essing the ignitor button until a flame appears one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If [...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM Pilot will not light No gas to burner, although wall switch and valve are set to the ON position Frequent pilot outage Burner goes off after a short time POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. No gas supply , or shutoff valve is OFF 2[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 25 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose 4. Broken ignitor cable 5. Bad piezo ignitor 6. Ignitor electrode broken 7. Ignitor el[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Fireplace prod[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27 27 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 ne[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 28 ACCESSORIES TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA Internat ional’s Technical Ser- vice Depart ment at 1-866-672-6040. When calling, please have your model and se[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 REPLACEMENT P AR TS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replace[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 30 GAS CONTROL VALVE Natural - 104496-01 (14389) Propane/LP - 104496-02 (14390) If in need of replacing, have a qualified technician replace it. END GLASS ASSEMBLY (Peninsula Only) 106922-01 (26624) (Tempered) BURNER ASSEMBLY 105885-01 (27243) REPLA[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/F amily Room ❍ Office/Warehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Gar age ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If you bought this product yourself , did you plan to purchase this type of product [...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required T APE T APE[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 33 33 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]

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    106918-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 34 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Model Serial No. Date Purchased LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be fre[...]