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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
