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                        B-VENT DECORATIVE ELECTRONIC IGNITION GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODELS M36E(B,H), M42E(B,H), VM36E(B,H) AND VM42E(B,H) 
NATURAL GAS
MODELS M36EP(B,H), M42EP(B,H), VM36EP(B,H) AND 
VM42EP(B,H) PROPANE/LP GAS
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is 
not followed 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 flammable 
vapors or liquids in the vicinity o
                    
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                        WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation  and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional 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 install and maintain your appliance, it also co
                    
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                        1. This appliance is only for use with the type  SAFETY INFORMATION of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap- pliance is not convertible for use with other   WARNING: This product  gases unless a certified kit is used. contains and/or generates  2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/ chemicals known to the State  LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate  of California to cause cancer or  propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent  birth defects or other reproduc- perform
                    
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                        Check all items for any shipping damage. If dam- SAFETY INFORMATION aged, promptly inform dealer or distributor where  Continued you bought the product. 11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of  Safely retain these items for later installation. combustible materials, gasoline and other  flammable vapor and liquids. Do not run fire- INTRODUCTION place where these are used or stored. Do not  Models M36E(P)(B,H), VM36E(P)(B,H),  place items such as clothing or decorations on  M42E(P)(B,H) and 
                    
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                        SELECTING LOCATION INTRODUCTION To determine the safest and most efficient location  Continued for your appliance, you must take into consider- ation the following guidelines:  WARNING: Installation of  1. The location must allow for proper clearances  this appliance should be done  (see Clearances, page 7). by a qualified service person  2. Consider a location where heat output would  well trained in the installation  not be affected by drafts, air conditioning  of such appliances. You will  duct
                    
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                        PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GAS RATING - NATURAL M36E(B,H), M42E(B,H),  VM36E(B,H) VM42E(B,H) Max. Input Rating: 40,000 Btu/Hr 45,000 Btu/Hr Manifold Pressure: 3.5 in. WC (.87 kPa) 3.5 in. WC (.87 kPa) Minimum Supply Pressure: 4.5 in. WC (1.12 kPa) 4.5 in. WC (1.12 kPa) Maximum Supply Pressure: 10.5 in. WC (2.66 kPa) 10.5 in. 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 in.
                    
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                        MANTEL CLEARANCES AND WALL  PRE-INSTALLATION  DETAILS PREPARATION A combustible mantle shelf maybe installed a  CLEARANCES maximum 12" (229 mm) from the wall. Figures   ist s  Minimum clearances to combustibles are: 5 and 6 show the minimum allowable d ance from various combustible mantle components  • Back and Sides of Outer Surround . . . 0" min. in relation to the fireplace opening. • Drywall to Sides of Front Face        (Nailing Flanges) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0" min. • “B” Vent Surfac
                    
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                        PRE-INSTALLATION  PREPARATION Continued FRAMING 1. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated in  Figures 7 and 8. A  Note: If a wall covering is used to line the  B enclosure, then all measurements must be  from the surface of the covering. C 2. Place the appliance into the framing and  secure it. M36E(B,H), M42E(B,H),   Note: If appliance is to be raised above floor  M36EP(B,H) M42EP(B,H) level, a platform must be built to support the  VM36E(B,H), VM42E(B,H),  appliance. VM36EP(B,H) VM42EP(B,H) 3
                    
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                        This appliance may be vented through a manufac- PRE-INSTALLATION  tured chimney system or a masonry chimney using  PREPARATION a B-vent adapter or a chimney liner system if all  Continued are listed, inspected and approved by local codes  and/or building authorities. INSTALLING TRANSITION PIPE AND  The examples shown in Figure 10, page 10 are  STARTER COLLAR typical of most B-vent installations and codes  The transition pipe and starter collar shown in  practices. Figure 9 are supplied with the 
                    
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                        VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Listed Vent Cap Listed Listed Vent Cap Vent Cap Maintain Maintain Listed Maintain Listed Clearance Maintain Listed Clearance Clearance Listed Support Each Clearance Lateral At Least Every Six (6) Feet 45 60 12' Min. 8' 45 10' 6' Position 12' Min. 45 12' Min. Position Position Firestop Firestop Firestop Maintain Maintain Maintain Listed Listed Listed Clearance Clearance Clearance EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2 EXAMPLE 3 Figure 10 - Typical B-Vent Configuration The flue connectio
                    
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                        VENTING INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Continued WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION CHECKING FOR PROPER VENTING  The installation of a wall switch allows you to  After completing and checking the electrical, activate the gas control valve and turn the fireplace  gas and vent connections, follow the lighting on and off. The wall switch is to be connected to  instructions and allow the main burner to run for the incoming 120 volt regular household wiring  approximately 5 minutes. Hold a lighted match or that supp
                    
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                        DESA recommends that a black iron gas line be  INSTALLATION routed from the gas source, through a sediment  Continued trap (shown in Figure 18) and into the appliance.  3. Activate the remote handset battery by  Once connected through the appliance, a flexible  removing the insulating tab on the back of  gas line may be used for ease of installation to gas  the handset (see Figure 15). The battery is control valve (see Figure 19, page 13). included pre-installed. Before connecting the black iron 
                    
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                        EMBER AND PAN MATERIAL  INSTALLATION PLACEMENT Continued 1. Open the bag(s) of vermiculite and fill the  entire burner pan until the burner tube is   CAUTION: Compounds used  completely covered (see Figure 20).  on threaded joints of gas piping  2. Smooth the pan material just even with edges  shall be resistant to the action of the burner pan. of Liquefied Petroleum (LP or 3. Remove the ember material from the bag and  flatten small amounts into quarter size pieces  propane) and should be applied 
                    
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                        INSTALLATION NOTICE: Do not put lava rock  Continued inside the burner pan or around  the air mixer fitting. Placing lava  Grate Pan and Ember  rock inside the burner pan or   0.5" Material blocking the openings of the pro- pane/LP air-mixer could cause  performance problems. Log 4 0.5"  Burner Pan Log 3 Log 2 Figure 22 - Pan and Ember Material  Clearances Notches LOG PLACEMENT FOR M36E, M36EP,  VME36 AND VM36EP MODELS 1. Place small front right log (log 1) on right front  of grate as shown in Fi
                    
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                        5. Place the upper end of log 5 into the notch on  INSTALLATION the top inner right of log 1 (see Figure 29).  Continued Rest the lower end of log 5 on the middle grate  LOG PLACEMENT FOR M42E, M42EP,  finger as shown in Figure 30. VME42 AND VM42EP MODELS 6. Place log 6 into the notch on the top right of log  1. Place large back log (log 1) onto grate making 1 (see Figure 29). Rest the lower end of log 6  sure notches rest over grate (see Figure 27). on top of log 2B (see Figure 30). 2. Insert lo
                    
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                        INSTALLING OPTIONAL GLASS  INSTALLATION DOOR ACCESSORY Continued COMBUSTION AIR KIT MODEL AK4   CAUTION: Use only glass  (OPTIONAL) doors certified for use with this  The outside air kit may be installed on the left side  appliance. of the fireplace only. The vent can be installed  through any outside wall a minimum of three feet  N o t e : Glass door may be heavy for some individu- below fireplace termination cap. The handle to  als. If this is the case, please request help from  operate the dampe
                    
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                        Fold Bi-Fold Spring Clip INSTALLATION Door After  Continued Releasing  6. Repeat the process for the opposite door Spring Clip  and Slide  assembly. Door Out of  7. To adjust the doors, slide them partially open.  Depress  Upper Track Using a screwdriver, loosen the hold-down  Spring Clip  screws in the spring clip (see Figure 34) and  to Release  pivot plate. Pivot Pin 8. Close both doors until evenly joined at the  middle and note the gap at the outer edges of  the face. 9. Reopen one door at 
                    
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                        1. STOP! Read the safety information, in  OPERATING FIREPLACE column 1. FOR YOUR SAFETY  2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. READ BEFORE LIGHTING 3. Turn wall switch to the OFF position. 4. Fully open glass doors if installed.  WARNING: If you do not fol- 5. Remove front refractory brick access  low these instructions exactly, panel. a fire or explosion may result 6. Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise   to the OFF position (see Figure 37).  causing property damage, per- Do not fo
                    
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                        OPERATING FIREPLACE INSPECTING BURNERS Continued Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- terns often. TO TURN OFF GAS  PILOT ASSEMBLY TO APPLIANCE The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper  1. Turn off the wall switch. flame. Alterations may have occurred during ship- 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance  ping and handling. The pilot is located on the back  if service is to be performed. right hand side of the burner. 3. Fully open glass doors if installed. The flame mus
                    
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                        CLEANING AND SERVICE HINTS MAINTENANCE When Gas Pressure Is Too Low • pilot will not stay lit  WARNING: Installation and  • burner will have delayed ignition repair should be done by a quali- • fireplace will not produce specified heat fied service person. The appli- • propane/LP gas supply may be low if using  ance should be inspected before propane/LP gas If using propane/LP gas, you may feel your gas  each use and at least annually  pressure is too low. If so, contact your local pro- by a qualifi