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36" Wood Burning MaSonry Fireplace
oWner’S opera Tion and inST alla Tion Manual
(V)G36 - Smooth Face with Insulation
(V)G36R - Smooth Face with Insulation and Bottom Door Rail
(V)G36H - Smooth Face with Insulation and Herringbone Refractory
(V)G36HR - Smooth Face with Insulation, Bottom Door Rail
and Herringbone Refractory
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury, property damage or loss of life. Refer to this manual for assis- tance or additional information. Consult a qualified installer or local distributor. TaBle oF conTenTS Safety Information ............................................... Glass Door Installation .......................................11 Specifications ...................................................... 3 Operation and Maintenanc
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SpeciFica TionS ROUND TOP TERMINATION SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION 1" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD 1 1 /2" AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR MINIMUM 12" TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL GAS LINE HEARTH EXTENSION KNOCKOUTS 74" X 20" 0" TO 12" EACH SIDE BOTTOM 38.5" 12" 7.5" 67" 22" 58" 26.625" 49" 30" 0.625" 45" 36" 8" 45" 1" AIR KIT KNOCK OUT LEFT SIDE 21.5" GAS LINE KNOCK OUTS 3.5" 10.5" 9.5" 20" 7" 10.75" 15.375" 36" 116
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3. Set the fireplace directly in front of this open- Firelp ace inSTalla Tion ing and slide the unit back until the nailing SELECTING LOCATION flanges touch the side framing. To determine the safest and most efficient location 4. Check the level of the fireplace and shim with for the fireplace, you must take into consideration sheet metal if necessary. the following guidelines: 5. Before securing fireplace to prepared framing, 1. The location must allow for proper clearances the ember prot
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MANTELS Firelp ace inSTalla Tion A mantel may be installed if desired (see Figure 4). Continued Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels or any other HEARTH ExTENSION combustible material projecting from the front face A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 20" must not be placed within 12" of the fireplace open- in front of and a minimum of 12" beyond each ing. Combustible materials above 12" and projecting 1 side of the fireplace opening is required to protect more than 1 / " from the f
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VenTing inST alla Tion LINEAL GAIN PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT 1 Georgian Fireplace 66 / " (MODEL AK4/AK4F) 12-12DM 5 Pipe Section 10 / " 8 The installation of an outside air kit should be per- 12-12HT formed during the rough framing of the fireplace 18-12DM 5 Pipe Section 16 / " 8 due to the nature of it's location. Outside combus- 18-12HT tion air is accessed through a vented crawl space 24-12DM 5 (AK4F) or through a sidewall (AK4). Pipe Section 3 / " 8 24-12HT 36
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2. Chimney weight above offset rests on return VenTing inST alla Tion elbow. Straps must be securely nailed to rafters Continued or joists (see Figure 8, details a and b). USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-12DM) 3. Maximum length of pipe between supports 1. To achieve desired offset, you may install (return elbow or 12S-12DM) is 6' of angle combinations of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" run. Maximum of two 6' angle run sections length of double wall pipe (see offset chart per chimney system (see Figu
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PENETRATING THE ROOF VenTing inST alla Tion To maintain a 1" clearance to the pipe on a roof Continued with a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. 1. Determine the center point through which the pipe will penetrate the roof. 2. Determine the center point of the roof. Pitch Screws is the distance the roof drops over a given B span, usually 12". A 6/12 pitch means that the roof drops 6" for each 12" one measure horizontally down from the roof rafters. 3. Use the roof opening chart (Figu
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Terminations/Spark Arrestor VenTing inST alla Tion The fireplace system must be terminated with the Continued listed round top or chase terminations. In any case, FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-10DM refer to the installation instructions supplied with OR V12F-10DM) the termination. Determine the flashing to be used with the roof opening chart. Slide flashing over pipe until base CAUTION: Do not seal open- is flat against roof. Replace as many shingles as ings on the rooftop flashing. Fol- ne
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VenTing inST alla Tion opTional gaS line Continued inSTalla Tion Gas line hook up should be done by your supplier or a qualified service person. Note: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is turned off. Use only a 1/2" black iron pipe and appropriate fittings. 18" 1. Remove knockout indentation on refractory or Min. firebrick wall located above the refractory hearth Typ. floor. The knockout indentation must be firmly tapped with any solid object such as a 1/2" dowel 4" Min.
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opTional a g S line WARNING: If the fireplace inSTalla Tion has been used for wood burning, Continued the firebox and chimney must be cleaned of soot, creosote and CAUTION: All gas piping ashes by a qualified chimney and connections must be tested cleaner. Creosote will ignite if for leaks after the installation heavily heated. is completed. After ensuring that the gas valve is on, apply WARNING: When using a soap and water solution to all decorative vented gas log, the connect
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DOOR ADjUSTMENT la g SS door Remove doors and slightly loosen lower pivot clips inSTalla Tion and upper spring clips. Replace doors and fully close Continued them. Use 1/8" shims (any material) to level doors. 5. Remove three screws located at front of fire- Once proper setting is achieved, carefully open doors box (see Figure 21). enough so that you can access spring clips with a phil- lips screwdriver. Tighten screws. See Figure 23. 6. Align bottom rail mounting holes with holes at front
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The outside air kit lever is located at the left and oe p ra Tion and right hand sides of fireplace (see Figure 26). Lift- Main Tenance g uideline S ing lever up will free the outside air door to open. Continued Pulling lever down will lock the door. IMPORTANT: The glass must be allowed to warm slowly and evenly. The tempered glass will WARNING: Risk of fire! Re- withstand a gradual temperature rise to 550° F, place grate with DESA model which is more than a normal fire will generate. 1
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Technical Ser Vice You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA’s Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA’s technical services web site at www.desatech.com. replaceMenT p ar TS 116088-02 - G36H Models STANDARD BRICK LINER Bottom Front Brick Refractory 116091-01 - VG36 Models 116091-02 - G36 Models Bottom Rear Brick Refractory 1
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acceSSorieS STORM COLLAR - SC1-1 BI-FOLD GLASS DOOR BDG36 - 36" Black Finish BDG36B - 36" Brushed Brass Finish FIRESTOP SPACER - 1100EFS-10DM BDG36P - 36" Platinum Finish BDG36PB - 36" Polished Brass Finish DOUBLE WALL PIPE - 12-12DM, 18-12DM, 24-12DM, 36-12DM, 48-12DM, 12-12HT, 18-12HT, 24-12HT, 36-12HT and ROOF FLASHING 48-12HT V6F-10DM - 0 to 6/12 Pitch V12F-10DM - 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch 30° OFFSET AND RETURN 30E-12DM and 30E-12HT SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION - STL-12D OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR K
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