Summary of the content on the page No. 1
®
DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
®
(Peninsula
Shown)
VDDVF36PN/PP (PENINSULA) AND VDDVF36STN/STP (SEE THRU)
SAVE THIS BOOK
WARNING: If the information in these instruc-
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing
tions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
you on how to install and maintain your appli-
may result causing property damage, personal
ance, it also contains information that will
injury, or loss of life.
enable you to obtain replacemen
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
® DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series Left Side Alternate Gas TOP VIEW BACK VIEW GLOSSARY OF Surround Supply Inlets (Left Side) Back of TERMS Surround 5 23 /8 3 39 /4 3 Chase - A box-like enclosure to protect (60cm) 34 /4 (Front) (101cm) ø1.5 ø1.5 (88cm) 15 11 /16 venting from the elements when the venting (4cm) (4cm) 3 (Back) 26 /8 5 (30cm) 22 /8 (67cm) (57cm) run is on the outside of a structure. (Right Side) Right Side Mastic - A pliable sealant for use around 1 1
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
OWNER’S MANUAL This appliance, when installed, must be elec- In selecting a location, the following pre- INTRODUCTION trically grounded in accordance with local cautions must be observed: codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the Models VDDVF36PN/PP series are three-sided 1. A projection may be ideal for a new ad- National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 or direct-vent gas fireplace with a sealed combus- dition on an existing finished wall. See the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. tion
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
® DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series MANTEL CLEARANCES PRE-INSTALLATION CAUTION: Do not block re- Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantels, PREPARATION quired air spaces with insula- and other combustible materials projecting tion or any other material. Do not 1 no more than 1 /2 inches (3.8cm) shall not CLEARANCES obstruct the effective opening of be placed within 7 inches (17.8cm) from the the appliance with any type of Minimum clearances to combustibles are: openin
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
1 40 /2" (1029mm) 1 40 /2" (1029mm) 1 43 /4" (1098mm) OWNER’S MANUAL PRE-INSTALLATION GENERAL VENTING These models are approved for use with PREPARATION 5 1" (25mm) Simpson Dura-Vent 6 /8" direct-vent pipe Continued Dia. Hole components and terminations as well as both flex and rigid Vanguard vent components. Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertically using the 3" (76mm) 2" (51mm) following guidelines: Dia. Hole • Only use Vanguard or Simpson Dura- 3" (76
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
V G G V A E D V B L ® DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series GENERAL VENTING Continued N N H C I B Fixed V V Fixed Closed Openable Closed Openable B F V J G V X B B M A V K X TERMINATION CAP G GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA V X AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72 inches (1829mm) [*12 inches (305mm) minimum] minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
OWNER’S MANUAL • Installation of any component part not You may use one or two 90° elbows in this VENTING manufactured or approved by DESA vent configuration. See Vertical Termination INSTALLATION International Configurations on pages 13 and 14. • Installation other than as instructed by Note: You may use two 45° elbows in place WARNING: Read all instruc- these instructions of a 90° elbow. You must follow rise to run tions completely and thoroughly ratios when using 45° elbows. before attemptin
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
® DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 12" Minimum INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your horizontal 90° venting will take. Note: The location of the horizontal vent termination on 1' Minimum the exterior wall must meet all local and national building codes and must not be easily blocked or obstructed. Snorkel WARNING: Do not recess vent terminal into a wall or siding. 45° Snorkel terminations are available
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
OWNER’S MANUAL 4. Apply a bead of non-hardening mastic 6. Carefully move the fireplace with vent VENTING around the outside edge of the vent cap. assembly attached toward the wall and INSTALLATION Position the vent cap in the center of insert the vent pipe into the horizontal 1 the 7 /2" or 10" hole on the exterior termination. The pipe overlap should be Continued 1 wall with the arrow on the vent cap a minimum of 1 /4". Apply silicone to 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire- pointing up. In
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
UP UP ® DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Horizontal Venting Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) Horizontal Termination 45° Starter 49.5" min. 15" max. Configurations Elbow (45° elbow, 1' vertical pipe, 90° elbow) Required Figures 21 through 23 show different con- 61.5" min. 34" max. figurations for venting with horizontal ter- 73.5" min. 58" max. mination. Each figure includes a chart with 85.5" min. 10' max. vertical minimum/maximum and h
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with Two 90° Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H ) + 1 Horizontal (H ) 2 5' min. 4' max. 6' min. 8' max. 7' min. 10' max. 8' min. 15' max. 45° Starter Elbow 20' max. 20' max. Required Figure 23 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90° Elbows with Termination at 90° with Fireplace Continued 106918 11
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
® DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series 4. Connect a section of pipe and extend Flat Ceiling Installation VENTING up through the hole. 1. Cut a 10" square hole in the ceiling us- INSTALLATION Note: If an offset is needed to avoid ing the locating hole as a center point. Continued obstructions, you must support the vent The opening should be framed to pipe every 3 feet. Use wall straps for 10"x10" (254mm x 254mm) inside di- INSTALLATION FOR this purpose (see Figure 24).
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
OWNER’S MANUAL Vertical Termination Configurations VENTING Figures 28 through 31 show four different configurations for vertical termination. All INSTALLATION connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second Continued warning statement on page 7. 3. Lower the support box through the hole Venting with Two 90° Elbows in the roof until the bottom of the box extends at least 2" below the ceiling Vertical (V) Horizontal (H ) + 1 (see Figure 26). Align
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
® DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 45° Starter Elbow Required 45° Starter Elbow Required RVF Kit Shown Vertical Venting V = 30' max. Figure 31 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run Venting with Two 90° Elbows Vertical (V ) Horizontal (H) 1 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max. 8' min. 20' max. Note: Vertical (V ) + 1 Vertical (V ) = 20' max. 2 Figure 30 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
OWNER’S MANUAL Vanguard Rigid Venting (Cont.) Vanguard Flexible Venting VENTING Number Description Number Description INSTALLATION *SVK Snorkel Rigid Vent Kit FGFVK Flex Ground Floor Vent Kit Continued Includes: 7" x 30° Elbow, 7" x 4' Includes: Flex Adapter, 7" x 4' Galvanized Pipe, 7" x 90° El- Flexible Pipe, 4" x 4' Flexible HIGH ALTITUDE bow, 7" Adjustable Galvanized Pipe, Wall Thimble, Horizontal INSTALLATION Pipe (7-12"), Wall Thimble, 36" Termination, (4) Spacer Springs, Snorkel Terminati
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
O L O T O ® DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series ELECTRICAL HOOKUP FOR OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND- INSTALLATION BLOWER ACCESSORY HELD REMOTE CONTROL WALL SWITCH (GHRC SERIES) Before blower accessory can be operated, it INSTALLATION INSTALLATION must be properly connected to a standard Since the VDDVF36 series models use a 120 VAC power source. Refer to Wiring Note: If using an optional wireless hand- valve that operates on millivolt current gen- Diagram on page 23. held r
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
OWNER’S MANUAL pressures in excess of 1/2 psig. (3.5 kPa). stallation by connecting incoming gas INSTALLATION The appliance must be isolated from the gas line with flexible gas line. Secure Continued supply piping system by closing its indi- tightly with a wrench, but Do NOT vidual manual shut-off valve during any Overtighten. Installing 9-Volt Alkaline Battery in pressure testing of the gas supply piping Hand-Held Remote Control Unit system at test pressures equal to or less than WARNING: All
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
O L O T O ® DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series 7. Figure 43, page 19, shows the top view INSTALLING LOG SET INSTALLATION of the burner and grate. Continued Before proceeding, make sure the gas con- 8. Place logs “A” as shown in Figure 44, trol valve is in the “OFF” position. Logs page 19. GAS SUPPLY TESTING have been packaged separately to prevent 9. Place logs “B” as shown in Figure 45, damage to glass or refractory. Note: This section is intended as a guide for p
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
OWNER’S MANUAL Orifice DECORATIVE FACING Burner INSTALLATION Air Shutter Continued Any noncombustible material may be used for facing (glass, tile, brick, etc.) as long as the proper clearances are observed (see Venturi WARNING: Improper installa- Clearances, page 4). IMPORTANT: Lou- Tube tion, adjustment, alteration, ser- vered openings must not be obstructed, and vice, or maintenance can cause upper and lower panels must remain remov- Burner Gas Line injury or property damage. Refer able for
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
® DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series Any household glass cleaner may be used to OPERATING clean the glass panel. Do not use abrasive WARNING: Children and GUIDELINES AND cleaners as this may damage the glass. Clean adults should be alerted to the glass only when cool. hazards of high surface tempera- MAINTENANCE tures, and to stay away from the appliance to avoid burns or cloth- INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Do not operate ing ignition. Young children appliance with panel
