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Residential Wood BuRning FiReplace
oWneR’s opeRation and installation Manual
F48H(i)(R), VF48H(i)(R)
and W cM-48F
plantation
48" Wood BR u ning
O-TL REPORT #114-F-23-2
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WitH HeRRingBone
MasonR y BRick
IF FIREPLACE IS TO BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ON
ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, A HEARTH SPACER
IS REQUIRED.
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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 re-
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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. t aBle oF contents Safety .................................................................. 2 Operation and Maintenance .............................. 16 Specifications ...................................................... 3 Technical Service....
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saFety Continued WARNING: Always leave glass WARNING: If fireplace is to be installed on combustible doors fully opened or fully closed material, a Hearth Spacer must when operating fireplace. be used. See Replacement and Accessory Parts on page 18. speciFications MODELS F48H(I)(R) AND VF48H(I)(R) SQUARE ROUND TOP CHASE-TOP TERMINATION TERMINATION No Combustible 2" Chimney Airspace Material on Front Clearance to Combustible Face Except for Material Mantel Applications 1.5" Airspace Back
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installation on a hearth spacer designed for use with SELECTING FIREPLACE LOCATION this fireplace (see Replacement and Ac- To determine the safest and most efficient cessory Parts, page 18). location for the fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: 3. Set the fireplace directly in front of this opening and slide the unit back until the 1. The location must allow for proper clear- nailing flanges touch the side framing. ances (see Figures 1 and 2). 4. Check the
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installation Continued HEARTH ExTENSION MANTELS A hearth extension projecting a minimum of A mantel may be installed if desired (see 20" in front of and a minimum of 12" beyond Figure 4). Woodwork such as wood trims, each side of the fireplace opening is required mantels or any other combustible material to protect combustible floor construction projecting from the front face must not be in front of the fireplace. Fabricate a hearth placed within 12" of the fireplace opening. extension usin
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installation Continued LINEAL GAIN PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN (IN) CAUTION: Combustion air 1 48" Plantation Fireplace 66 / " 2 inlet ducts shall not terminate 12-12DM 5 in attic space. Pipe Section 10 /8" 12-12HT 18-12DM 5 Pipe Section 16 / " 8 The maximum height for the 18-12HT 24-12DM 5 air vent can not exceed 3 feet Pipe Section 23 / " 8 24-12HT below the flue gas outlet of the 36-12DM 5 Pipe Section 34 /8" termination. 36-12HT 48-12DM 5 Pipe Section 46 / " 8 Secure to Collars with Metal
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installation Continued 2. Chimney weight above offset rests on re- USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-12DM) turn elbow. Straps must be securely nailed 1. To achieve desired offset, you may install to rafters or joists (see Figure 8, details A combinations of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" and B). length of double wall pipe (see offset chart and Figure 7). 3. Maximum length of pipe between supports (return elbow or 12S-12DM) is 6' of angle OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH run. Maximum of two 6' angle run sect
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installation Continued PENETRATING ROOF To maintain a 2" clearance to pipe on roof with a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. 1. Determine center point through which pipe Screws will penetrate roof. B 2. Determine center point of roof. Pitch is the distance the roof drops over a given span, usually 12". 3. Use roof opening chart (Figure 12) to determine correct opening length and flashing required. A 4. Remove shingles around opening mea- Figure 9 - Elbow Offset sured. Cut out this
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installation Continued Terminations/Spark Arrestor FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-10DM Fireplace system must be terminated with OR V12F-10DM) listed round top or chase terminations. In any Determine flashing to be used with roof open- case, refer to installation instructions supplied ing chart. Slide flashing over pipe until base is with termination. flat against roof. Replace as many shingles as needed to cover exposed area and flashing CAUTION: Do not seal open- base. Secure in position by
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installation Continued OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Gas line hook up should be done by your sup- plier or a qualified service person. Note: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is turned off. Use only a 1/2" black iron 18" pipe and appropriate fittings. Min. 1. Remove gas line cover plate located on Typ. either side of fireplace and pull out insula- tion from gas line conduit sleeve. Save 24" Min. insulation for reuse. Replace screws. 2. Run a 1/2" black iron gas line into fire
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installation Continued BRICK INSTALLATION CAUTION: All gas piping IMPORTANT: Installation of brick and connections must be tested should be done after the fire- for leaks after the installation place is placed in a permanent is completed. After ensuring that the gas valve is on, apply location. soap and water solution to all Each brick housing is stamped with a number connections and joints. Bubbles (full size bricks are not stamped). These num- forming show a leak. Correct bers will
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S017 S014 S014 S014 S014 S020 FULL S020 FULL S020 FULL S020 S014 FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL S005 S002 FULL S002 FULL S014 S002 FULL S002 FULL S008 S005 FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL S002 FULL S006 FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL S006 FULL FULL S023 FULL S019 S019 S019 S034 FULL FULL FULL S032 FULL S020 FULL S020 FULL S020 FULL S020 FULL S020 FULL S020 FULL S020 FULL S020 S006 S020 S020 S020 installation Continued HERRINGBONE BRICK INSTALLATION F054 F054 F054 S011 Rear Upper Refractory S018 S0
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installation Continued REAR UPPER REFRACTORY REAR LOWER REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL FULL FULL (112140-02) (112140-06) 24 (112140-02) (112140-06) 10 F054R F054W 3 F055R F055W 3 S002R S002W 1 S001R S001W 2 S005R S005W 2 S002R S002W 8 S006R S006W 2 S003R S003W 2 S007R S007W 3 S004R S004W 2 S008R S008W 1 S005R S005W 2 S011R S011W 1 S006R S006W 2 S013R S013W 1 S008R S008W 1 S014R S014W 8 S010R S010W 1 S015R S015W 2 S011R S011W 1 S016R S016W 2 S022R S022W 1 S017R S017W 1 S018R S
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installation Continued 8. Using a joint striker, force grout mixture GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS into joint and sweep back and forth Material provided: until grout is smooth and round. If grout 1 or 2 - 10 lb. bags of cement (depending becomes too shallow, add more grout on model) mixture with piping bag and strike again. 1 or 2 - 10 lb. bags of sand (depending 9. Continue procedure around each group of on model) 6 bricks until an entire panel is finished. Material required: 10. Using trowel,
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installation Continued Screen Top Rail Fireplace Front Rod Remove Screws Bracket then Replace to Smoke Shelf Secure Top Rail Push On Nut Screen Rod Ring Screen Bottom Rail (Use as a Template before Drilling) Figure 21 - Installing Fireplace Screen Drill Holes Concrete into Bricks Screws INSTALLING GLASS DOOR AND Figure 22 - Securing Door Rails to RAIL Fireplace IMPORTANT: Install top and bot- tom rails and hardware before Top Rail installing glass door panels. IMPORTANT: This optio
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installation Continued Installing Glass Doors 2. Repeat step 1 for remaining door. After spring clips have been installed some If you find the doors do not close properly or adjustments may be needed. Install the doors do not appear level or straight, proceed with using the following steps: section on door adjustment. 1. With bi-fold doors completely folded, insert DOOR ADjUSTMENT bottom pivot pin into bottom retaining clip Remove doors and slightly loosen upper spring located at far left
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opeRation and Maintenance Continued IMPORTANT: The glass must be allowed to warm slowly and evenly. Such materials as CAUTION: When operating pitch/wax laden logs, very dry mill end lumber damper door, please be aware of and large amounts of paper or cardboard sharp edges and corners. Open boxes can create an excessively hot fire and and close damper door slowly to should not be burned in this fireplace. Always avoid injury. keep the fire well back from the doors and never allow flame
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tecHnical seRVice You may have further questions about installa- You can also visit DESA Heating, LLC’s web tion, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, con- site at www.desatech.com. tact DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. ReplaceMent and a ccessoR y p aRts OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR FLOOR INSTALLATION - AK4F BI-FOLD GLASS MASONRY DOOR BDMO48E - 48" Ebony BDMO48G - 48" Pewter BDMO48C - 48" Oiled Bronze OPTIONAL
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ReplaceMent and a ccessoR y p aRts Continued SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION - STL-12D OPTIONAL HEARTH SPACER HS48 ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RLT-12D AND RLT-12HT 24" ROUND WOODNOOK - DHR-24 OPTIONAL ASH LIP KIT (BRICKS) AL48 - Red Brick AL48I - Ivory Brick SCREEN - 118115-01 ROD - 110146-02 PUSH-ON NUT - 11418 122272-01C www.desatech.com 19
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DESA Heating, LLC 2701 Industrial Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 www.desatech.com 1-866-672-6040 122272-01 Rev. C 122272 01 09/08 NOT A UPC
