DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)TC36NE SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)TC36PE SERIES WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. FOR YOUR SAFETY WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ..............................................................2 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE..............................................25 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ......................................................3 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................26 LOCAL CODES ............................................................................3 REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................
SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Continued 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace.
PRODUCT FEATURES PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Location and Space Requirements 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 outside 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.
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Clearances Framing and Finishing PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued D 3/8" 10 B 15" C 5/8" 49 35A3/4" CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace 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 0"/mm Vent (See venting instructions for specific venting clearances.
LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP N N D H V L E B C Fixed Closed F B Openable Fixed Closed V Openable V I V G B V B B J X V G G M A V K X V A V TERMINATION CAP G GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72 inches (182.9cm) minimum] clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other fireplace [*12 inches (30.
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Precautions VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: Read these instructions completely before attempting installation. These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (directvent) 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 solid fuel or gas burning appliance. A direct-vent appliance must have its own venting system.
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING Male Slots Female Locking Lugs There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: • Horizontal Termination • Vertical Termination Figure 8 - Vent Pipe Connections Horizontal Termination Installation IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations require only inner portion of wall firestop.
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 9 Installation Planning (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cut Siding Away to Fit Standoff Continued Standoff WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. 6. 7. 8. 9. Wood Screw Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position the horizontal vent cap in the center of the 8 1/2" round hole and attach to the exterior wall with four screws.
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 10. Place fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible material if needed. Nail or screw side flanges to framing to secure unit in place. IMPORTANT: Make sure fireplace is level before securing. If fireplace is not level it will not work properly.
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 11 Installation Planning (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued CORNER INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Corner ground floor installation • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe) • Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to termination is possible Not to Exceed (H) Limits Required Horizontal (H) 30" max. 48" max. 60" max. 84" max. 20' max.
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Planning (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90° ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal system using two 90° elbows. Venting with Two 90° Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H1) Horizontal (H1) + Horizontal (H2) 5' min. 6' min. 7' min. 8' min. 20' max. 2' max. 4' max. 6' max. 8' max. 8' max. 6' max. 12' max. 18' max. 20' max. 20' max.
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations. 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters or other framing will obstruct the venting system, consider an offset (see Figure 19) to avoid cutting load bearing members.
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Venting with One 90° Elbow Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for vertical termination. Venting with Two 90° Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H1) + Horizontal (H2) 5' min. 6' min. 7' min. 8' min. 20' max. 2' max. 4' max. 6' max. 8' max. 8' max. 45° Elbow Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) 5' min. 6' min. 7' min. 8' min.
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) High Altitude Installation VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been tested and approved for elevations from 0-2000 feet (USA) and elevations from 0-4500 feet (Canada) . When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the USA), you may need to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size.
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Parts List for Venting Kits and Components FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Installing Optional Blower Accessory VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued E58-45 E58-90 VKG-58 VKB-58 VKS-58 VKR-58 VKC-58 HTK-58 HT-58 HTS-58 HTKS-58 HTS-58 VT-58 ST-58-14 ST-58-36 SC-58 WF-58 RF-58-6 RF-58-12 VR-58 S-58 WS-58 CS-58 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.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 5. 6. 7. 8. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic control shaft forward through the opening in the switch bracket (see Figure 26). While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until it is tight against front panel. Place control knob provided on shaft.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 5. Mount the speed control box against the mounting plate provided in the lower fireplace cavity by placing the plastic control shaft forward through the round hole (see Figure 26, page 17). 6. While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until it is tight against mounting plate.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 19 19 CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" inside diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) Removing/Replacing Glass Door FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. 2. 3. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33). Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace or using compressed air.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Removing/Replacing Glass Door (Cont.) Installing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers 21 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTALLING LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS Removing Glass Door It is very important to keep logs exactly as installed. Do not modify logs. Only use log set designed for this fireplace. Logs under log/grate assembly are attached to burner. Do not attempt to move these logs as this will damage logs.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Optional Brick Liner Models BL36DA(SA) and BL36DHA(SA) Wall Switch Installation Optional Remote Control Installation FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS BL36DA(SA) AND BL36DHA(SA) WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and unplug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner. You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Accessories, page 34. CAUTION: Always handle brick panels with two hands.
WIRING DIAGRAM OPERATING FIREPLACE For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions WIRING DIAGRAM 23 23 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS PILOT NOTICE: During initial operation of new heater, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell. Orange flame will also be present. Open damper or window to vent smell. This will only last a few hours.
OPERATING FIREPLACE To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Optional Remote Operation Operating Optional Blower Accessory INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Assembly Burner Flame Pattern INSPECTING BURNERS OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. PILOT ASSEMBLY Turn off the wall switch. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Open lower louver panel.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Glass Door Pilot and Burners Logs Venting System CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON. The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are: 1. Loose wiring connections 2. Construction debris clogging the pilot and/or gas control valve filter WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. • • • • OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 1.
REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE HINTS TECHNICAL SERVICE REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE HINTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. When Gas Pressure Is Too Low PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized retailers of this product. If they can not supply original replacement part(s), call DESAʼs Customer Service Department at 1-866-672-6040.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Btu 18,000/26,000 Btu/hr 17,000/24,000 Btu/hr Natural Propane/LP Ignition Electronic Electronic Manifold Pressure 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 5.5" w.c. 11.0" w.c. Gas Type Dimension, Inches/mm (HxWxD) Fireplace (Actual size of firebox. Measurements do not 36" x 41" x 21 1/8" include nailing flanges or 914 x 1041 x 537 mm standoffs).
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models TC36NE, VTC36NE, TC36PE, VTC36PE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS TC36NE, VTC36NE, TC36PE AND VTC36PE 6 10 7 8 22 1 4 9 11 3 20 18 14 12 21 19 17 13 16 15 2 5 www.desatech.
PARTS LIST Models TC36NE, VTC36NE, TC36PE, VTC36PE PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. KEY NO.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models TC36NE, VTC36NE, TC36PE, VTC36PE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS TC36NE, VTC36NE, TC36PE AND VTC36PE 12 1 2 7 15 10 20 3 19 18 17 12 13 4 21 5 23 22 9 17 18 24 14 12 11 33 6 14 32 25 26 8 16 31 28 27 30 29 www.desatech.
PARTS LIST Models TC36NE, VTC36NE, TC36PE, VTC36PE PARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS TC36NE, VTC36NE, TC36PE AND VTC36PE This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. KEY NO.
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESAʼs Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040. for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
35 OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM In order to provide better customer service for this and future purchases, we recommend that you register your product with us. You can register online at www.desatech.com. If access to our website is not available to you, please complete this Owner's Registration Form and mail to the address on the back of this owner's manual. Please provide the following product information: Brand: (Comfort Glow, Vanguard, etc.) Model: (EFP33PR, VTGH33NR, etc.
TAPE 36 Postage Required 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.
37 NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________
WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.