Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product (V)K42P Desa
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NA TU RA L GA S M O D E L S ( V ) K42N S E R I E S P R O P A N E / L P G A S M O D E L S ( V ) K42P S E R I E S W ARNING: Improper installation, adjust- ment, alteration, service, or maintenan ce can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION W ARNING: This product contains and/or generates cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 3 12. Do not use this replace to cook food or burn paper or other objects. 13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper , cardboard, etc.) in this replace. Use only the gas type indicated on replace nameplate.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 4 PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION 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.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 5 FRAMING AND FINISHING Fig ure 4 sh ows typ ica l fr ami ng o f th is r ep lac e. F igu re 5 show s fr am - ing fo r c or ner in sta lla ti on. All mi nim um cl ear anc es mus t be met . For available accessories for this replace, see Accessories on page 29.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 6 Fixed Closed O p en a b l e 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, porch, deck, or balcony [*12" (30.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 7 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS attempting installation.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 8 Fig ure 10 - Installing Horizontal V ent Cap (Noncombustible Exterior) Wood Screw V ent Cap Apply Mastic to All Four Sides VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS Continued 2. Direct vent pipe sections and components are designed with special twist-lock connections.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 9 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS Continued Figure 1 1 - Installing Siding Standoff ( .
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 10 Required V ertical (V) V ertical Pipe Horizontal (H) *46 1 / 4 " min. None 30" max. 57 1 / 4 " min. 1 ft. 48" max. 69 1 / 4 " min. 2 ft. 60" max. 81 1 / 4 " min. 3 ft. 84" max. 93 1 / 4 " min.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 1 1 SNORKEL TERMINA TION INST ALLA TION Recommended Applications: • Installations requiring a vertical rise on building exterior • Any installation using snorkel ter.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 12 No t e: V er ti c al re s tr i ct or m us t b e i n st all e d in a ll ve rti c al in s ta l la tio n s.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 13 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS Continued Figures 21 through 24 show four different congurations for verti - cal termination.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 14 VENTING INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS Continued HIGH AL TITUDE INST ALLA TION Y our DESA direct-vent replace has been CSA tested and approved for elevations from 0-2000 feet (USA) and elevations from 0-4500 feet (Canada).
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 15 3. Place the bl ower a gainst the lo wer rea r wall of the rebox outer wrap per wit h th e ex hau st p ort direct ed upward. The blo wer wil l t inside the back opening and be held in position against the back wall by the magnets (see Figure 25, page 14).
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 16 FIREPLA CE INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 29 - Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat-Controlled Models 4. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter - minals on blower motor and the rmal switch, and that the scr ew for the thermodisc bracket and green ground wire is tight.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 17 FIREPLA CE INST ALLA TION Continued Ins tal lat io n must inclu de an equip men t shu tof f val ve , unio n, and plu gge d 1/8" NPT tap. Loca te NPT tap withi n reach for test gaug e hoo k u p. NP T ta p m ust be u pst rea m f rom rep lac e ( see F igu re 31) .
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 18 FIREPLA CE INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 35 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace Figure 34 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Fireplace Propane/LP Supply T ank Gas V alve Equipment Shutoff V alve Gas Meter Gas V alve Equipment Shutoff V alve 3.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 19 Figure 39 - Installing Alkaline Battery in Hand-Held Remote Control Unit 1.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 20 FIREPLA CE INST ALLA TION Continued 3. If installing brick liner in new replace, go to step 4. If install - ing brick liner in an existing replace, carefully remove logs, lava rock, and ember material. 4. Remove three screws from deector shield on the inside top of rebox.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 21 Figure 46 - Installing Log No. 7 FIREPLA CE INST ALLA TION Continued 7 Figure 47 - Installing Logs No. 8 and No. 9 8 9 6. Res t lo g #8 (l eft cro sso ver log ) o nto log #3 and re st log #9 (r ight crosso ver l og) on to lo gs #4 and #5 as s hown i n Fig ure 47 .
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 22 TO TURN OFF GAS 1. Open lower louver panel. 2. Set selector switch in the OFF position to prevent draining battery . 3. T urn off all electrical power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 23 The hand-held remote can be operated using either the manual mode (MANU) or thermostatic mode (AUTO) (see Figure 52).
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 24 INSPECTING B URNERS Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame patterns often. PILOT ASSEMBL Y The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper ame height. Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 25 PILOT AND BURNERS • Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete. • Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust, dirt, or lint. • Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush to remove excess dust, dirt, or lint.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 26 OBSERVED PROBLEM Pilot lights but ame goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots REMEDY 1.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 27 TR OUBLESHOO TING Continued W ARNING: 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.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 28 SPECIFICA TIONS (V)K42N(H) (V)K42P(H) Btu 28,000/40,000 Btu/hr 24,000/34,000 Btu/hr Gas T ype Natural Propane/LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w .c. 10.0" w .c. Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 5.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 29 A CCESSORIES Purchase these replace accessories from your local retailer .
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 30 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDO WN MODELS (V)K42N, (V)K42NH, (V)K42P AND (V)K42PH 6 7 20 17 18 13 2 12 19 8 1 4 1 1 9 14 3 16 5 10-2 10-1 10-8 10-5 10-4 10-3 10-7 10-9 1.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 31 P ARTS LIST MODELS (V)K42N, (V)K42NH, (V)K42P AND (V)K42PH This list contains replaceable parts used in your replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 32 1 2 3 4 5 12 12 7 15 10 12 13 9 1 1 TPTH TP TH 5 6 12 17 14 8 16 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDO WN BURNER ASSEMBL Y FOR MODELS (V)K42N, (V)K42NH, (V)K42P AND (V)K42PH.
www .desatech.com 1 1 1921-01E 33 P ARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBL Y FOR MODELS (V)K42N, (V)K42NH, (V)K42P AND (V)K42PH This list contains replaceable parts used in your replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual.
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LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of rst purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.
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