Brick Panels - Desa (V)TC36PE SERIES, (V)TC36NE SERIES Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
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4. Remount the new frame at the hinge with five
new screws before closing door. This will
ensure seating of the gasket.
5. Close glass door frame. Lock latches by placing
the bar under the tab on door and pushing down
and back on latch (see Figure 37, page 24).
6. Replace screen/rod assembly by reversing
step 1.
7. Replace louvers by reversing procedure
under Removing Louver Panels, page 24.
Cleaning Glass Door
See Cleaning and Maintenance on page 30.
INSTALLING LAVA ROCK AND
GLOWING EMBERS
It is very important to keep logs exactly as
installed. Do not modify logs. Only use log set
designed for this fireplace. Logs under log/grate
assembly are attached to burner. Do not attempt to
move these logs as this will damage logs.
WARNING: Logs are unitized
and attached to the grate. Do not
handle log/grate assembly by
logs. Always pick up by grate.
Open louvers, remove screen, unlock door latches
and open glass door. See Removing Glass Door,
steps 1 and 2, page 24.
1. Pull ember material apart into pieces no larger
than a dime. Place these pieces loosely and spar-
ingly directly onto the exposed front section of
the burner (see Figure 38). This will create
the glowing ember appearance as the flame
touches the ember material. Do not block air
slots by using too much ember material in one
area. It is not necessary to use all of the ember
material provided.
2. Pour lava rock onto plenum but not onto flat
burner. It is not necessary to use all of the lava
rock provided.
NOTICE: Do not put lava rock on
burner or under burner. Placing
lava rock on burner will cause
performance problems.
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3. Close glass door, lock door latches, replace
screen and close louvers (see Removing Glass
Door, steps 5 through 7).
must be securely in place before
running this fireplace. Do not run
this fireplace if glass is missing
or broken.
Ember
Material
Figure 38 - Placing Ember Material on
INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS
BL36DA(SA) AND BL36DHA(SA)
been running, turn off unit. Let
cool before installing brick liner.
You may purchase brick liner from your local
retailer or see Accessories, page 35.
brick panels with two hands.
Do not force brick panels into
place. Excessive force will break

brick panels.

1. Remove top and bottom louvers to allow ac-
cess to door latches.
2. Unlock door latches and open glass door. See
Removing Glass Door, steps 1 and 2, page 24.
3. Carefully remove lava rock and ember mate-
rial. Remove log/grate assembly by unscrew-
ing grate from plenum. The two logs under the
grate are attached to burner. DO NOT attempt
to remove.
4. Remove screws that attach plenum to burner
to remove plenum.
5. Remove three screws from deflector shield
on the inside top of firebox. Set shield and
screws aside.
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WARNING: The glass door
Burner
WARNING: If fireplace has
CAUTION: Always handle
Plenum
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