Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VDVF36STN Vanguard Heating
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Save this manual for future reference. OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER ® ® VDVF36PN/PP (PENINSULA) AND VDVF36STN/STP (SEE THRU) This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
2 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® FRONT VIEW 30 (76cm) (Opening) 23 5 / 8 (60cm) 25 (64cm) RIGHT SIDE 22 5 / 8 (57cm) 43 1 / 8 (110cm) 32 (81cm) (Opening) 1 7 .
3 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL Models VDVF36PN/PP series are three- sided direct-vent gas fireplace heaters with a sealed combustion chamber. Models VDVF36STN/STP series are two-sided di- rect-vent gas fireplace heaters with a sealed combustion chamber. All models use a mil- livolt gas control and a millivolt ignition system.
4 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® FRAMING Once the final location has been determined, observing height clearances for vent termi- nation, you may construct framing using dimensions shown in Figures 7 through 9, page 5, depending on your installation.
5 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing Peninsula Fireplace 39 3 / 4 " (1010mm) Min. 40 1 / 2 " (1029mm) 23 5 / 8 " (600mm) 39 3 / 4 " (1010mm) Min.
6 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® 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 TERMI.
7 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read all instruc- tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of im- properly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life.
8 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting will tak e. Note: The location of the horizontal vent termination on the exterior w all must meet all local and national building codes and must not be easily blocked or obstructed.
9 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL UP UP VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued (Framing Detail) 10" (254mm) 10" (254mm) 7 1/2" (190mm) V ent Opening Combustible W all V ent Opening Non-Combustible W all Figure 17 - Vent Opening Requirements Continued 3.
10 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued UP Figure 21 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using One 90 ° Elbow Figure 22 - Horizontal Termination Using Flexible Venting Horizontal V enting V ertical (V) Horizontal (H) 49.
11 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued V enting with T wo 90 ° Elbo ws V ertical (V) Horizontal (H 1 ) + Horizontal (H 2 ) 5' min. 4' max. 6' min. 8' max. 7' min. 10' max. 8' min. 15' max. 20' max.
12 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® 4. Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole. Note: If an offset is needed to a void obstructions, you must support the vent pipe e very 3 feet. Use wall straps for this purpose (see Figure 24).
13 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Continued Figure 26 - Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Installation Non-hardening Mastic under all edges of support box before nailing Figure 2.
14 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® V er tical V enting V = 30' max. Figure 31 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued V enting with T wo 9 0 ° E lbows V ertical (V 1 ) Horizontal (H) 5' min.
15 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your Vanguard direct-vent fireplace has been AGA tested and approved for eleva- tions from 0-2000 feet and CGA certified for elevations from 0-4500 feet.
16 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® Figure 33 - Wall Switch Wiring Diagram OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND- HELD REMOTE CONTROL (GHRC(T) SERIES) INSTALLATION Note: If using an optional wireless hand- held remote control, the wall switch is no longer operational.
17 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Installing 9-Volt Alkaline Battery in Hand-Held Remote Control Unit 1. Remov e battery cov er on back of re- mote control unit. 2. Attach terminal wires to the battery (not included). Place battery into the battery housing.
18 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLING LOG SET Before proceeding, make sure the gas con- trol valve is in the “OFF” position. Logs have been packaged separately to prevent damage to glass or refractory.
19 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: Improper installa- tion, adjustment, alteration, ser- vice, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier.
20 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® OPERA TING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS When lit for the first time, the appliance may emit a slight odor for about 16 - 24 hours.
21 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. T urn off the w all switch. 2. T urn off all electric po wer to the ap- pliance if service is to be perf ormed. 3. Remove contr ol access panel. 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”.
22 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® 1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn f or about one minute. T urn contr ol knob to ON position. Adjust flame adjust- ment knob anywhere between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the REMO TE position.
23 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL Thermocouple Incoming Main Gas Supply Piezo Ignitor Control V alve V ariable Speed Control * Remote Control Electrical Rating: 120v , 60Hz, 0.7A Blower * Use Extension Cord (Included With Kit) Pilot TH TP TPTH Thermopile Piezo Ignitor Do Not Connect T o 120V N.
24 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® 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.
25 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL www.desatech.com 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.
26 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight.
27 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL 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.
28 105706 DIRECT -VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER VDVF36P and VDVF36ST Series ® ACCESSORIES RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD ON/OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRC For all models.
29 105706 OWNER’S MANUAL GAS CONTROL VALVE Natural - 105882-01 (25699) Propane/LP - 105882-02 (25700) If in need of replacing, have a qualified technician replace it.
LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.
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