Desa VPN36 User Manual

PENINSULA

MODEL VPN36

®

3-SIDED, WOODBURNING FIREBOX

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THIS BOOK

This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you
on how to install and maintain your appliance, 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 any other flam­mable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.

• Do not place clothing or other flammable materials
on or near the appliance.

• NEVER leave children unattended when a fire is
burning in the firebox.

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUST­MENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR LOSS
OF LIFE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSIS­TANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR.

WARNING: THIS FIREBOX IS INTENDED FOR USE
WITH WOOD, OR IF A VENT-FREE OR DECORATIVE
GAS APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED, BURN PROPANE/
LP OR NATURAL GAS ONLY.

®

DESA INTERNATIONAL,
2701 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
P.O. BOX 90004
BOWLING GREEN, KY
42102-9004

Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased

CHECK LOCAL CODES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

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Rev. B
07/99

C O N T E N T S

1. INTRODUCTION......................................PG. 3

2. SELECTING LOCATION.........................PG. 3

3. CLEARANCES ........................................PG. 4

4. FRAMING ................................................PG. 4

5. HEARTH EXTENSIONS ..........................PG. 5

6. OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION ........ PG. 6

7. GAS LINE INSTALLATION .....................PG. 6

Ø15
O.D.

22 5/

8

NAILING

FLANGES

21

8. CHIMNEY PIPE INSTALLATION ............PG .7

9. FINISHING YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM .....PG. 9

10. TERMINATIONS .....................................PG. 11

11. FINISHING YOUR FIREBOX................. PG. 12

12. OPERATING GUIDELINES AND

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS......... PG. 13

13.

REPLACEMENT & ACCESSORY PARTS ...

Ø10

I.D.

HEARTH AREA

DIMENSIONS

12

24 1/

29 1/

2

2

19

12

3/4

PG. 14

22 3/

3/4

8

5/8

3/8

48 1/

OUTSIDE AIR

HANDLE

OTHER SIDE

11 1/

1

10

7

12

GAS LINE CONDUIT

OUTSIDE AIR

4

/

4

36 1/

3

2

40

37 1/

2

20 1/

2

8 1/

8

UL LABEL
BEHIND DOOR
ON SMOKE SHELF

24

66 1/

2

NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS IN THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL ARE IN INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

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INTRODUCTION

Model VPN36 series is a woodburning firebox intended and ap­proved for installation in either residential homes or buildings of
standard construction.

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

Underwriters Laboratory Inc.
This model is not for use in mobile homes.
This firebox system requires the utilization of a Vanguard 10"

double-wall, snap-lock flue pipe system.
BRUSHED BRASS GLASS DOORS are standard with this firebox.

Different style doors are offered as optional accessories (see last page).

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

The model's serial number and any other specific rating information
may be found on the unit in the UL RATING PLATE located at the
interior of the firebox's opening (see Figure 1, page 2).

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before beginning the installation of your firebox, read these instruc­tions through completely.

This firebox and its approved components are safe when installed
and operated according to this installation and operation manual.
Unless you use Vanguard approved components tested for this
firebox, YOU MAY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD!

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

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

tured by DESA INTERNATIONAL unless otherwise permitted
by DESA INTERNATIONAL.

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

proved by DESA INTERNATIONAL in combination with a
DESA INTERNATIONAL firebox.

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

INTERNATIONAL in this wood-burning firebox.
PROPER INSTALLATION is the most important step in ensur-

ing a safe and continuous operation of this firebox.

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, ANS/

NFPA 70-1987.

This firebox 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.

NOTE: Installation and repair should be done by a qualified

installer. The firebox and chimney system should be inspected
and cleaned before use and periodically thereafter especially
during heating season to ensure a safe operating system.

This firebox is not intended to be used as a substitute for a
furnace to heat an entire home. Use for supplementary
heating only.

SELECTING LOCATION

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

1. The location must allow for all the proper clearances (see sec­tion on clearances, page 4).

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 section on outside air kit installation.

Figure 2

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

projected installation,

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ALSO IN SELECTING A LOCATION, THE
FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED;

1. Do not connect this firebox to a chimney system other than a
Vanguard chimney system.

2. Install in an area providing ventilation and adequate combustion air.

3. Due to high temperatures do not locate this firebox in high traf­fic areas or near furniture and draperies.

4. Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the com­bustion chamber. NEVER obstruct the front opening of the fire­box or the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

5. Do not locate in or near an area where gasoline or other flam­mable liquids may be stored. The firebox area must be kept clear
and free from these combustible materials.

CLEARANCES

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES ARE:

• BACK .................................................................. 1/2" MIN.

• ADJACENT WALL .............................................. 12" MIN.

• CHIMNEY OUTER PIPE SURFACES ................. 2" MIN.

• BOTTOM OF FIREBOX TO FLOOR................... 0" MIN.

SPACERS ON SIDES OF FIREPLACE
PROVIDE REQUIRED 1/2" CLEARANCE

MANTEL CLEARANCES

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

The effective opening is considered the opening where actual
heat output may occur.

SPACERS

VIEW

"A"

1/2" MIN.

INSULATION
(DO NOT
REMOVE)

1

/2 inches

Combustible material above and projecting more than 1
from the front face of firebox (see Figure 4) should not be placed less
than 12 inches from the effective opening of the firebox (ref; NFPA
std. 7-3.3.3.)

"FALSE" HEADER

DRYWALL

COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS
ONLY BEYOND
LIMITS SHOWN

WITHIN 12"
OF EFFECTIVE
OPENING

SEAL 3/8 GAP FROM
TOP OF FIREPLACE
TO DRYWALL WITH
NONCOMBUSTIBLE
CAULKING

1

MAX.

1

12"

(NOM)

9" MIN.

/2"

11" MIN.

TO HEADER

2" MIN. TO
COMBUSTIBLES

VIEW "A"

1/2

MIN.

(3)

12

MINIMUM TO

ADJACENT WALL

Figure 3

WARNING: DO NOT BLOCK REQUIRED AIR SPACES
WITH INSULATION OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL. DO
NOT OBSTRUCT EFFECTIVE OPENING OF FIREBOX
WITH ANY TYPE OF FACING MATERIAL. COMBUS­TIBLE MATERIAL MUST NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH
THE BLACK FRONT FACE OF THE FIREBOX.

Figure 4

FRAMING

Construct framing using dimensions shown in Figures 5, 7, and 8,
page 5, depending on your particular installation.

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

Before securing firebox to prepared framing, metal safety strips
(provided) must be placed between hearth extensions (not sup­plied) and bottom front edge of firebox to protect against glowing
embers (Figure 6, page 5).

If the firebox is to be installed on a raised platform, a "Z-type" metal
safety shield (not supplied) must be fabricated to fit your required
platform height (see Figure 7, page 5). The shield must be made of
(26-28ga) galvanized sheet metal to prevent corrosion.

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Figure 5

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TOP STUDS MUST
CLEAR SPACERS
ON TOP OF UNIT

22 5/

8

7

/

8

48 1/

2

MIN.

1/2

MIN. T O

COMBUSTIBLES

1

/

2

21

2 MIN. CLEARANCE
FROM OUTER PIPE
TO COMBUSTIBLES

11 5/

Ø15 OUTER PIPE

22 5/

8

16

Figure 8

Proceed to secure firebox

1/2" (12.7mm)
MIN. T O
COMBUSTIBLES

NAILING
FLANGES

to prepared framing at nail­ing flanges located at the
sides of the firebox as
shown in Figure 9.

1/2 MIN.

OVERLAP

METAL SAFETY STRIPS

(SUPPLIED)

Figure 6

PLATFORM MUST BE
SOLID, FLAT, AND
FULLY SUPPORTED

YPE

"Z" T

MET AL

SAFETY

SHIELDS

(NOT

SUPPLIED)

Figure 7

48 1/

2

MIN.

AS REQUIRED BY DESIGN

AS LONG AS CEILING

CLEARANCE IS

MAINTAINED

PREP ARED

1/2 MIN.

FRAMING

NAILS OR
SCREWS

Figure 9

HEARTH EXTENSIONS

A hearth extension is required to protect combustible floor surround-

39 7/

8

ing firebox. You may fabricate your own per the dimensions shown
in Figure 10, page 6.

The hearth extension must project 20 in. min. to the front and 12 in.
min. beyond each side of the firebox opening except on the end

22 5/

8

where projection is 16 in. min. to the front and 20 in. to the sides (see
Figure 10, page 6).

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