Desa VCD36RN VCD36RNE Quick start guide
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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS MODELS
(V)CD36RN, (V)CD36RNE
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS
(V)CD36RP, (V)CD36RPE
NATURAL GAS MODELS
(V)CD36TN, (V)CD36TNE,
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS
(V)CD36TP, (V)CD36TPE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 3
Product Identication........................................... 4
Local Codes......................................................... 5
Product Features................................................. 5
Pre-Installation Preparation................................. 5
Location of Termination Cap................................ 9
Venting Installation Instructions ......................... 10
Fireplace Installation.......................................... 21
Operating Fireplace........................................... 31
Inspecting Burners............................................. 36
Cleaning and Maintenance................................ 37
Troubleshooting................................................. 38
Replacement Parts............................................ 44
Service Hints ..................................................... 44
Technical Service............................................... 44
Specications .................................................... 44
Accessories ....................................................... 45
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List........ 46
Warranty Information ...........................Back Cover
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WARNING: Do not allow fans
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adults away from hot surface to
SAFETY INFORMATION
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This replace must be installed by a qualied (cer-
tied or licensed) service person. It has a sealed
gas combustion chamber that uses a coaxial pipe
(pipe within a pipe and having the same center)
venting system. It brings in fresh air for combus-
tion through the outer pipe and combustion gases
are exhausted through the inner pipe. If the glass
door assembly and venting pipe are not properly
seated, connected and sealed, carbon monoxide
leakage (spillage) can occur.
Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u, with
headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these
signs, the replace may not be working properly.
Get fresh air at once! Have replace serviced.
Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide
than others. These include pregnant women, people
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the
inuence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP and
natural gas are odorless. An odor-making agent is
added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas
leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade.
Gas may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings.
Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to
safe and proper operation of this replace.
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dren when they are in the room
1. For propane/LP replace, 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
re department.
3. Never install the replace
• in a recreational vehicle
• in windy or drafty areas where curtains or
other combustible (ammable) objects can
make contact with the replace front
• in high trafc areas
4. Turn replace off and let cool before servicing,
installing or repairing. Only a qualied service
person should install, service or repair this
replace. Have replace inspected annually
by a qualied 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 replace.
6. Have venting system inspected annually by a
qualied service person. If needed, have vent-
ing system cleaned or repaired. See Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 37.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
7. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper,
cardboard, etc.) in this replace. Use only the
gas type indicated on replace 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 replace if any part has been ex-
posed to or under water. Immediately call a
qualied service person to arrange for replace-
ment of the unit.
10. Do not operate replace 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
Figure 1 - Top and Rear Direct-Vent
Fireplaces
Rear Vent
Flue Collar
Nailing
Flange
Top Vent
Flue Collar
Door
Latch
Log
Set
Ember
Tray
Junction
Box
Lower
Louver
Panel
Control Valve
Variable Input
Adjustment
Piezo Ignitor
with Optional
Remote
and Blower
Control Mount
Upper
Louver
Panel
Glass
Door
Assembly
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LOCAL CODES
Install and use replace with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence to local codes, use the cur-
rent National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54* (USA) or the current CSA-B149.1 Installation
Code (Canada).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
PRODUCT FEATURES
These are a few facts that can help you understand
and enjoy your direct-vent replace:
• The CD36R dedicated rear vent is best suited
for ush or corner installations when vented
horizontally through an exterior wall.
• The CD36T dedicated top vent is suited for
any application where height is necessary to
terminate the venting system either through
the roof (vertical) or to gain sufcient height
and offset to vent to an outside/exterior wall
(horizontal).
• The vent pipe installation is very important to
allow for proper operation. You must select
the appropriate unit for your application and
follow the venting instructions to plan your
installation.
• This replace may be installed in any room of
your house provided all local codes and these
installation instructions are followed.
• Models (V)CD36R/T are equipped with a mil-
livolt gas control system that does not require
electricity to operate. A piezo ignitor is provided to
light the pilot without using matches or lighters.
• Models (V)CD36RE/TE are equipped with an
electronic ignition system that requires 120VAC
to operate. An electrode ignitor automati-
cally lights the pilot ame when the replace
is turned on.
• All models can accept an optional circulating
air blower when 120 VAC connection is sup-
plied. If you plan to install an optional blower,
do not forget to wire the replace outlet when
framing.
• Each time you turn on your replace, you may
notice some amount of condensation on the in-
side of the replace glass. This is normal and will
disappear after 10-20 minutes of operation.
Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations
Flush with
a wall
Through exterior wall
enclosed in a chase
Corner
installation
• Your direct-vent gas replace system (replace
and venting) is a balanced and sealed gas oper-
ating unit. It is highly efcient because it uses
outside air for combustion while independently
heating the indoor air.
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
REqUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efcient location
for your DESA direct-vent replace. 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 replace and termination cap.
When deciding the location of your replace,
follow these rules:
• Do not connect this replace venting to a chim-
ney ue serving a separate solid-fuel burning
replace or appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, do not locate this
replace in high trafc areas, windy or drafty
areas or near furniture or draperies.
• Proper clearances must be maintained.
• If your replace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible material
other than wood, it must be installed on a metal
or wood panel extending the full width and depth
of the replace. See Figure 3, page 6.
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Your replace is designed to be used in zero clear-
ance installations. Wall or framing material can be
placed directly against any exterior surface on the
back, sides or top of your replace, except where
standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff
spacers are attached to your replace, these spac-
ers can be placed directly against wall or framing
material. See framing details on page 7.
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