Desa V3610ST User Manual

SEE-THROUGH WOOD
BURNING FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

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This wood burning fireplace complies
with UL 127 as a FACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACE and is listed and tested
by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

THE SAVANNAH

Model V3610ST

SAVE THIS BOOK

This book is valuable. In addition to instruct­ing you on how to install and maintain your
fireplace, it also contains information that will
enable you to obtain replacement parts or
optional accessory items when needed. Keep
it with your other important papers.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

Check local codes before installing this
fireplace.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjust­ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage, or loss
of life. Refer to this manual for correct instal­lation and operational procedures. For as­sistance or additional information consult a
qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.

WARNING: This fireplace is intended for use
with wood, or if a decorative gas appliance is
installed, burn propane or natural gas only.

WARNING: Always leave glass doors fully
opened or fully closed when operating the
appliance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS........................................................... 2

INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 3

SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................ 3

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION...................................................... 4

OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION............................................. 7

GAS LINE INSTALLATION ......................................................... 7

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

(15.2cm)

(60.9cm)

24"

(60.9cm)

19"

(48.2cm)

1

4

/2"

(11.4cm)

VENTING INSTALLTION ............................................................ 8

OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 14

TECHNICAL SERVICE ............................................................. 15

REPLACEMENT AND ACCESSORY PAR TS........................... 16

OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM .......................................... 17

3

/8" Dia.

24"

15

(38.7cm)

6"

O.D.

21

(54.1cm)

5

/16"

Top View

5

42

/8"

(108.2cm)

1

/2"

15

(39.3cm)

10" Dia. I.D.

(25.4cm)

1

9

/2"

(24.1cm)

1

2

/2"

(6.3cm)

17 3/16"

(43.6cm)

12"

(30.4cm)

1

(3.8cm)

1

/2"

Outside Air

1

10

/4"

(26cm)

7"

(177mm)

12"

(304mm)

Left Side View

Figure 1 - Product Dimensions

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17"

(40.6cm)

Gas Line

Conduit

1

11

/4"

(28.5cm)

1

37

/2"

(95.2cm)

1

36

/2"

(92.7cm)

Front View

1

/2"

20

(52cm)

3

52

/4"

(134cm)

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INTRODUCTION

SAFETY INFORMATION

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

3

3

INTRODUCTION

Model V3610ST series is a wood-burning fireplace intended and
approved for installation in either residential homes or buildings of
standard construction. This fireplace system requires the utilization
of a DESA 10" double wall, snap-lock flue pipe system.

GLASS DOORS are optional with this fireplace and come in
different styles. For further details (see page 14).

BE SURE TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL BUILDING
CODES FOR AREA REQUIREMENTS BEFORE IN­STALLING THIS FIREPLACE.

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and
completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service
this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause
serious injury or death from burns, and fire.

1. 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.

2. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room
with fireplace.

3. Do not modify this fireplace under any circumstances. Any
parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operat­ing fireplace.

4. Let fireplace cool before servicing, repairing, or installing ac­cessories. Only a qualified service person should install, ser­vice, or repair this fireplace. Have fireplace inspected annu­ally by a qualified service person.

5. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible mate­rials, gasoline, and other flammable vapor and liquids. Do not
operate fireplace where these are used or stored. Do not place
items such as clothing or decorations on or around fireplace.

6. Do not connect this fireplace to a chimney system other than a
DESA chimney system.

7. Due to high temperatures, do not locate this fireplace in high
traffic areas or near furniture and draperies.

8. Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the com­bustion chamber. NEVER obstruct the front openings of the
fireplace or the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Install
in an area providing ventilation and adequate combustion air.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before beginning the installation of your fireplace, read these
instructions thoroughly. This DESA fireplace and its approved
components are safe when installed according to this installation
manual, and operated as recommended by DESA. Unless you use
DESA approved components tested for this fireplace, YOU MAY
CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD!

The DESA warranty will be voided by, and DESA disclaims any
responsibility for the following actions:

A) Modification of the fireplace or any of the components manufac-

tured by DESA unless otherwise permitted in writing by DESA.

B) The use of a fireplace insert or any component part not ap-

proved by DESA in combination with DESA fireplace.

C) Installation and/or operation in a manner other than instructed

in this manual.

D) The burning of any other fuel not tested or approved by DESA

in this wood burning fireplace.

PROPER INSTALLATION is the most important step in ensuring
a safe and continuous operation of this fireplace. Although ground­ing may not be required by code in your area, it must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1990.

This fireplace is intended for installation in accordance with the

National Fire Protection Association Standard for Chimneys, Fire­places, Vents and Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplaces, NFPA 211, and in
accordance with codes such as the BOCA Basic /National Code, the
Standard Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Building Code.

THIS FIREPLACE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS
A PRIMARY SOURCE OF HEAT.

NOTE:

installer familiar with the fireplace. The fireplace and chimney
system should be inspected and cleaned before use and periodically
thereafter especially during heating season to prevent the excessive
buildup of soot and creosote and to ensure a safe operating system.

Installation and repair should be done by a qualified

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

4

Selecting Location
Clearances
Mantle Clearances

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

SELECTING LOCATION

To determine the safest and most efficient location for your fire­place, you must take into consideration the following guidelines:

1. The location must allow for all the proper clearances (see Fig­ure 2).

2. Consider a location where the heat output would not be af­fected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors.

3. A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters will
make installation easier.

4. If an outside air kit is to be installed, accessibility to outside
combustion air must be considered. This can also be achieved
through a vented crawl space in some cases, for more details
refer to the section on outside air kit installation.

The typical installation for a V3610ST is a projected installation, which
allows you to extend the fireplace any distance into the room. A
projection may be ideal for a new addition on an existing, finished wall.

CLEARANCES

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

Back ............................................. 1" Min.

Adjacent Wall ............................. 12" Min.

Chimney Outer Pipe Surfaces...... 2" Min.

Bottom Of Fireplaces To Floor ..... 0" Min.

CAUTION: Do not block required air spaces with
insulation or any other material. Do not obstruct
effective opening of fireplace with any type of facing
material. Combustible material must not be in con­tact with the black front face of the fireplace.

Figure 2 - Plan View of Common Location

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Figure 3 - Fireplace Clearances

MANTLE CLEARANCES

Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantles, and other combustible
materials, should not be placed within 9 inches of the effective
opening of this fireplace.

Combustible material above and projecting more than 1 1/2 inches
from the fireplace’s front face (see Figure 4, page 5), should not be
placed less than 12 inches from the effective opening of the fireplace
(Ref: NFPA std.7-3.3.3.).

Mantles or any other combustible material may also come up to the
side edge of the black metal face of the fireplace, but only if the
projection from the front face falls within the limits shown in Figure
5, page 5.

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

22

3

/

4

"

(57.7cm)

PLATFORM MUST BE

SOLID, FLAT, AND

FULLY SUPPORTED

"Z" TYPE EMBER

PROTECTOR

(NOT SUPPLIED)

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M

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IN

TA

IN

E

D

4

4

5

/

8

"

(1

1

3

.3

c

m

)

53

7

/

16

"

(135.7cm)

MIN.

Continued

2" X 4" STUD

DRYWALL

COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS

33¡
6" NOM.
(15.2cm)

12" MIN.
(30.4cm)

FRONT FACE

FIREPLACE FRONT

VIEW

Figure 4 - Mantel Clearances

9"

(22.8cm)

MIN.

FIREPLACE SIDE

3" NOM.

(7.6cm)

1

/2" MAX.

1

(3.8cm)

VIEW

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Mantel Clearances (Cont.)

8

/

5

23

(60cm)

43

1

(109.8cm)

/4"

Figure 6 - Framing Firebox

1" MIN

(2.5cm)

TO COMBUSTIBLES

5

5

Framing

"

39 3/4"

(101cm)

Min.

2" (5cm) MIN.
CLEARANCE

FROM OUTER PIPE

TO COMBUSTIBLES

Figure 5 - Mantel Clearances

FRAMING

If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile (other than
ceramic), or any combustible material other than wood flooring, the
fireplace must be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending the
full width and depth of the fireplace.

Construct framing using dimensions shown in Figures 6, 7, and 8,
depending on your particular installation.

Before securing fireplace to prepared framing, the ember protector
(provided) must be placed between hearth extensions (not sup­plied), and bottom front edge of the fireplace to protect against
glowing embers (see Figure 9, page 6). If the fireplace is to be
installed on a raised platform, a “Z”-type ember protector (not
supplied) must be fabricated to fit your required platform height (see
Figure 8). The ember protector should be made of 28 gauge
minimum, galvanized sheet metal to prevent corrosion.

3

12

/8" DIA.

15" DIA.

O.D. (31.4cm)

OUTER PIPE

21 5/16"

(54.1cm)

42

(108.2cm)

Figure 7 - Framing Clearances

24"

(60.9cm)

12"

(30.4cm)

5

/8"

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Figure 8 - Framing Firebox With “Z” Type Ember Protectors

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

6

Framing (Cont.)
Hearth Extensions

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Continued

Secure fireplace to prepared framing at nailing flanges located at the
sides of fireplace as shown in Figure 10.

EMBER
PROTECTOR (TYP. OF 2)

1/2" MAX.

EMBER PROTECTOR

*

STRIPS SUPPLIED

Figure 9 - Ember Protectors

(1.2cm)

If a hearth extensions is to be field constructed, it must be made of
noncombustible inorganic material having and effective thermal
conductivity “K” of 0.84 BTU In/Ft2 Hr.F or least at 1.0 inch
thickness.

Thermal conductivity “K” of materials can be obtained from the
manufacturer or supplier or the noncombustible material.

The minimum required thickness for any material could be obtained
by the following formula:

K factor x 1.0 inch = Thickness required

0.84

If the hearth extension is to be raised, a “Z” type ember protector
must be used (see Figure 8, page 5, and Figure 12).

8" M

IN

(20.3cm

.

)

1/2" (1.27cm)

Minimum To

Combustibles

Nailing

Flanges

Prepared

Framing

Nails or
Screws

Figure 10 - Nailing Flanges

HEARTH EXTENSIONS

A hearth extension is required to protect the combustible floor
surrounding your fireplace. You may obtain kit No. HE-3610ST or
you may fabricate your own per the dimensions shown on Figure 10.

The hearth extension must project a minimum of 16 inches from the
front of the fireplace and a minimum of 8 inches beyond each side
of the fireplace opening (see Figure 11).

36

1

/

2

" M

(92.7cm

52

(133.3cm

IN

1

/

.

2

" M

)

IN

.

)

NONCOMBUSTIBLE

HEARTH EXTENSION

Figure 11 - Hearth Extension

8" Max.

1 1/2" Typ.

“Z” Type Ember Protector

Noncombustible
Hearth Extension

K Factor

1

/2" Typ.

1

Ember Protector

Figure 12 - Raised Hearth Extension

16" M
(40.6cm

Noncombustible
Hearth Extension

.84

For raised
fireplace, see
section on
framing with a
raised platform.

IN.

)

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