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-V b eNt deCoratIVe Gas FIrePla Ce
oWNer’s oPeratIoN aNd INstallatIoN maNal u
o-tl rePort # 114-F-16-4
Natural Gas models
m36(b,h), m42(b,h), Vm36(b ,h)
aNd Vm42(b ,h)
ProP aNe/lP Gas models
m36P(b,h), m42P(b,h),
Vm36P(b ,h) aNd Vm42P(b ,h)
W ARNING: If the information in these instructions
is not follow ed exactly , a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
— Do not store or use gasoline or any other flamma
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W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al- teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct in- stallation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer , service agency or the gas supplier. NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL CHECK LOCAL CODES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to ins
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saFety 1. This appliance is only for use with the type WARNING: This product con- of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with tain s an d/o r generates ch emicals other gases unless a certified kit is used. known to the State of California 2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place to cause cancer or birth defects propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any or other reproductive harm. structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.
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saFety Continued 11. Keep the area around your fireplace adequate clearances around air open- clear of combustible materials, gasoline ings into the combustion chamber along and other flammable vapor and liquids. with adequate accessibility clearance for Do not run fireplace where these are servicing and proper operation. used or stored. Do not place items such 16. Do not install fireplace directly on carpet- as clothing or decorations on or around ing, vinyl tile or any combustible material
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INtroduCtIoN Continued The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the cur- CAUTION: Do not connect rent National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ appliance before pressure test- NFPA 54. This appliance complies with ANSI ing gas piping. Damage to gas Z21.50/CSA 2.22. valve may result and an unsafe condition may be caused. WARNING: Installation of this appliance should be done The appliance and it’s individual shutoff valve must be
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ProduCt sPeCIFICatIoNs GAS RATING - NATURAL M36(B,H), VM36(B,H) M42(B,H), VM42(B,H) Max. Input Rating: 40,000 Btu/Hr 45,000 Btu/Hr Manifold Pressure: 3.5" WC (.87 kPa) 3.5" WC (.87 kPa) Minimum Supply Pressure: 4.5" WC (1.12 kPa) 4.5" WC (1.12 kPa) Maximum Supply Pressure: 10.5" WC (2.66 kPa) 10.5" WC (2.66 kPa) Orifice Size: # 30 # 29 GAS RATING - PROPANE/LP M36P(B,H), VM36P(B,H) M42P(B,H), VM42P(B,H) Max. Input Rating: 40,000 Btu/Hr 45,000 Btu/Hr Manifold Pressure: 10" WC (2.49 kPa) 10" WC (2.
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Pre-INstallatIoN PreP aratIoN CLEARANCES MANTEL CLEARANCES AND WALL Minimum clearances to combustibles are: DETAILS Back and Sides of Outer Surround 0" min. A combustible mantle shelf maybe installed a maximum 12" (22.9 cm) from the wall. Drywall to Sides of Front Face Figures 5 and 6 show the minimum allow- (Nailing Flanges) 0" min. able distances from various combustible “B” Vent Surfaces 1" min. mantle components in relation to fireplace Ceiling to Opening 42" min. opening. Floor 0"
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Pre-INstallatIoN PreP aratIoN Continued FRAMING 1. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated in Figures 7 and 8. Note: If a wall covering is used to line the enclosure, then all measurements must be from the surface of the covering. 2. Place the appliance into the framing and A secure it. B Note: If appliance is to be raised above floor level, a platform must be built to C support the appliance. 3. Install the supply line to the appliance M36(B,H), M42(B,H), using a 1/2" NPT black iron
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Pre-INstallatIoN PreP aratIoN Continued B-Vent Piping INSTALLING TRANSITION PIPE AND STARTER COLLAR The transition pipe and starter collar shown Starter Collar in Figure 9 are supplied with the fireplace, unattached and ready for installation. Re- move starter collar and set aside. Slide Transition Pipe transition pipe over vent collar and attach with a minimum of three screws. Replace starter collar over transition pipe and attach Vent Collar using four screws located on leg stands (five
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VeNtING INstallatIoN Continued Listed Vent Cap Listed Listed Vent Cap Vent Cap Maintain Maintain Listed Listed Clearance Clearance Maintain Maintain Listed Support Each Clearance Lateral At Listed Least Every Clearance 45° 60° 6 Feet 12' Min. 45° 8' Position 10' Position 6' Firestop Firestop Position 12' Min. 12' Min. 45° Firestop Maintain Maintain Maintain Listed Listed Listed Clearance Clearance Clearance EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2 EXAMPLE 3 Figure 10 - Typical B-Vent Configuration Some codes areas a
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VeNtING INstallatIoN Continued CHECKING FOR PROPER VENTING NOTICE: This appliance is After completing and checking electrical, e q u i p p e d w i t h a v e n t s a f e t y gas and vent connections, follow the lighting shutoff switch which will shut instructions and allow main burner to run down the appliance in the case for approximately 5 minutes. Hold a lighted of a venting problem. Do not match or cigarette near the top edge of fire- place opening and play it
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O IN OUT INstallatIoN Continued 4. Connect wires to control circuit. Connect OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD white wire to terminal marked TH/TP on REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION control valve. Connect red wire to male Note: If using optional wireless hand-held blade connector provided at open end of remote control, the wall switch is no longer safety circuit wiring (see Wiring Diagram, operational. page 22). Installing Receiver 5. Locate battery clip mounted on back of 1. Remove front refr
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INstallatIoN Continued Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand-Held DESA Heating, LLC recommends that a black Remote Control Unit iron gas line be routed from the gas source, 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote through a sediment trap (see Figure 20) and control unit. into appliance. Once connected through ap- pliance, a flexible gas line may be used for 2. Attach terminal wires to battery (not ease of installation to gas control valve (see included). Place battery into battery hous- Figu
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INstallatIoN Continued Complete your gas installation by connect- ing incoming gas line with flexible gas line. C A U T I O N : C o m p o u n d s u s e d Secure tightly with wrench but DO NOT on threaded joints of gas piping OVERTIGHTEN. shall be resistant to the action of Liquefied Petroleum (LP or EMBER AND PAN MATERIAL propane) and should be applied PLACEMENT lightly to ensure excess sealant 1. Open bag(s) of vermiculite and fill entire burner pan until
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INstallatIoN Continued Grate Pan and Ember NOTICE: Do not put lava rock in- 0.5" Material s i d e b u r n e r p a n o r a r o u n d t h e a i r mixer fitting. Placing lava rock inside burner pan or blocking openings of the propane/LP air- 0.5" mixer could cause performance problems. Burner Pan Figure 24 - Pan and Ember Material Log 4 Clearances LOG PLACEMENT FOR M36, M36P , Log 3 VM36 AND VM36P MODELS Log 2 1. Place small front right log (log 1) on right No
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INstallatIoN Continued 5. Place upper end of log 5 into notch on top LOG PLACEMENT FOR M42, M42P , inner right of log 1 (see Figure 31). Rest VM42 AND VM42P MODELS lower end of log 5 on middle grate finger 1. Place large back log (log 1) onto grate as shown in Figure 32. making sure notches rest over grate (see 6. Place log 6 into notch on top right of log Figure 29). 1 (see Figure 31). Rest lower end of log 2. Insert lower end of log 2A between first 6 on top of log 2B (see Figure 32).
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INstallatIoN Continued COMBUSTION AIR KIT MODEL AK4 INSTALLING OPTIONAL GLASS (OPTIONAL) DOOR ACCESSORY The outside air kit may be installed on the left CAUTION: Use only glass side of fireplace only. The vent can be installed through any outside wall a minimum of three doors certified for use with this feet below fireplace termination cap. The appliance. handle to operate damper door for outside air inlet will be located inside the left “screen Note: Glass door may be heavy for som
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INstallatIoN Continued 6. Repeat the process for the opposite door Spring Hold-Down Clip assembly. Screw 7. To adjust doors, slide them partially open. Side Using a screwdriver, loosen hold-down Front screws in the spring clip (see Figure 36) Face and pivot plate. 8. Close both doors until evenly joined at the Partially middle and note the gap at outer edges of Opened face. Door 9. Reopen one door at a time and retighten Figure 36 - Adjusting Glass Doors upper and lower hold-down scr
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oPeratIoN FOR YOUR SAFETY 1. STOP! Read the safety information, col- umn 1. READ BEFORE LIGHTING 2. Turn wall switch to the OFF position. WARNING: If you do not fol- 3. Turn off all electric power to appliance. low these instructions exactly , 4. Fully open glass doors if installed. 5. Remove front refractory brick access a fire or explosion may result panel. causing property damage, per- 6. Turn gas control knob clockwise sonal injury or loss of life. to the OFF position (see F
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oPeratIoN Continued Note: Burner may light if hand-held remote TO TURN OFF GAS was on when selector switch was last TO APPLIANCE turned off. You can now turn burner on 1. Turn off wall switch. and off with the hand-held remote control 2. Turn off all electric power to appliance if unit. service is to be performed. IMPORTANT: Do not leave selector switch 3. Fully open glass doors if installed. in the REMOTE or ON position when pilot 4. Remove front hearth brick and control is not lit.
