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b-VeNt deCoratIVe Gas FIrePlaCe
oWNer's oPeratIoN aNd INstallatIoN maNual
WARNING: If the information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
— Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS :
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch;
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
m36(b,h), m42(b,h), Vm36(b,h)
FOR YOUR SAFETY
o-tl rePort # 114-F-16-4
Natural Gas models
aNd Vm42(b,h)
ProPaNe/lP Gas models
m36P(b,h), m42P(b,h),
Vm36P(b,h) aNd Vm42P(b,h)

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  • Page 1 b-VeNt deCoratIVe Gas FIrePlaCe oWNer’s oPeratIoN aNd INstallatIoN maNual o-tl rePort # 114-F-16-4 Natural Gas models m36(b,h), m42(b,h), Vm36(b,h) aNd Vm42(b,h) ProPaNe/lP Gas models m36P(b,h), m42P(b,h), Vm36P(b,h) aNd Vm42P(b,h) 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 of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARNING: 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...
  • Page 3: Safety

    saFety 1. This appliance is only for use with the type WARNING: This product con- of gas indicated on the rating plate. This tains and/or generates chemicals appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used. known to the State of California 2.
  • Page 4: Unpacking

    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.
  • Page 5: Selecting Location

    INtroduCtIoN Continued The installation must conform with local codes CAUTION: Do not connect or, in the absence of local codes, with the cur- 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.
  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    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"...
  • Page 7: Pre-Installation Preparation

    Pre-INstallatIoN PreParatIoN CLEARANCES MANTEL CLEARANCES AND WALL DETAILS Minimum clearances to combustibles are: 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"...
  • Page 8 Pre-INstallatIoN PreParatIoN 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 secure it.
  • Page 9: Venting Installation

    Pre-INstallatIoN PreParatIoN Continued INSTALLING TRANSITION PIPE AND B-Vent Piping 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.
  • Page 10 VeNtING INstallatIoN Continued Listed Vent Cap Listed Listed Vent Cap Vent Cap Maintain Maintain Listed Listed Clearance Clearance Maintain Listed Maintain Support Each Clearance Listed Lateral At Clearance Least Every 45° 60° 6 Feet 12' Min. 45° Position Position Firestop Firestop Position 12' Min.
  • Page 11: Installation

    VeNtING INstallatIoN Continued CHECKING FOR PROPER VENTING NOTICE: This appliance is After completing and checking electrical, equipped with a vent safety 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.
  • Page 12 INstallatIoN Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD 4. Connect wires to control circuit. Connect 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 13 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.
  • Page 14 INstallatIoN Continued Complete your gas installation by connect- CAUTION: Compounds used ing incoming gas line with flexible gas line. 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 does not enter the gas line.
  • Page 15 INstallatIoN Continued Grate Pan and Ember NOTICE: Do not put lava rock in- 0.5" Material side burner pan or around the air 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.
  • Page 16 INstallatIoN Continued LOG PLACEMENT FOR M42, M42P, 5. Place upper end of log 5 into notch on top 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.
  • Page 17 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 doors certified for use with this through any outside wall a minimum of three feet below fireplace termination cap.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Operation

    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.
  • Page 20: Inspecting Burners

    oPeratIoN Continued TO TURN OFF GAS Note: Burner may light if hand-held remote 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.
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    INsPeCtING burNers Continued Thermopile Figure 43 shows a typical flame pattern. If burner flame pattern differs from that de- Pilot scribed: Burner • turn appliance off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 20) • see Troubleshooting, page 23 Ignitor Figure 42 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern BURNER FLAME PATTERN...
  • Page 22: Wiring Diagram

    WIrING dIaGram PILOT BURNER THERMOPILE REPLACE FACTORY WIRING WITH 105°C IGNITOR EQUIVALENT OR HIGHER RATING EXTERNAL WIRING USE ONLY CLASS 2 THERMOSTAT WIRE 18 GA. RED/WHITE PILOT GAS LINE DO NOT CONNECT TO 120V WHITE N.O. SW N.C.SW MANUAL DAMPER TH/TP SWITCH INCOMING...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    troubleshootING Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON. The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are: 1. Loose wiring connections 2. Construction debris clogging pilot and/or gas control valve filter OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot will not light...
  • Page 24 troubleshootING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot goes out when wall switch 1. Millivolt output on thermo- 1. Replace thermopile is ON pile too high Spark ignitor will not light pilot 1. Defective ignitor (no spark 1. Check for spark at electrode after repeated triggering of at electrode) and pilot.
  • Page 25 troubleshootING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes.
  • Page 26: Parts

    Parts MODELS M36(B,H), M36P(B,H), M42(B,H), M42P(B,H), VM36(B,H), VM36P(B,H), VM42(B,H) AND VM42P(B,H) 35 34 www.desatech.com 108795-01V...
  • Page 27 Parts This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. M36(B,H) M42(B,H) VM36(B,H) VM42(B,H) DESCRIPTION 14153 14153 Micro Switch 11165 11165 Screw, #10 x 5/8 Mod. Tr. Blk. Ox 24353 24353 Box Assembly...
  • Page 28 Parts BRICK LINERS FOR MODELS M36(B,H), M36P(B,H), VM36(B,H) AND VM36P(B,H) M36(B,H) M42(B,H) VM36(B,H) VM42(B,H) DESCRIPTION 106658-02 107812-02 Left Refractory, Std. Brick (M36B/M42B) 108164-02 108169-02 Left Refractory, Herringbone (M36H/M42H) 106658-01 107812-01 Left Refractory, Std. Brick (VM36B/VM42B) 108164-01 108169-01 Left Refractory, Herringbone (VM36H/VM42H) 106659-02 107814-02 Right Refractory, Std. Brick (M36B/M42B) 108165-02 108170-02 Right Refractory, Herringbone (M36H/M42H) 106659-01 107814-01 Right Refractory, Std.
  • Page 29 Parts LOGSETS FOR MODELS M36(B,H), M36P(B,H), VM36(B,H) AND VM36P(B,H) PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 107999-01 Log Set 108724-01 Right Front 9" Split Log 901098-01 Rear Log 108720-01 Top Right Log - 11 " 108721-01 Top Right Log - 16" 108722-01 Top Left Log - 13 "...
  • Page 30 Parts LOGSETS FOR MODELS M42(B,H), M42P(B,H), VM42(B,H) AND VM42P(B,H) PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 107999-02 Log Set 901098-02 Rear Log 108723-01 Left Front Log - 11" 108839-01 Right Front Log - 15 " Round 108722-01 Top Left Log - 13 " Y-Log 108838-01 Inside Top Left Log - 15 "...
  • Page 31: Accessories

    aCCessorIes NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. BLOWER KIT AIR KIT - AK4 BK - Squirrel Cage Blower With Speed Optional kit helps offset the negative pressure...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    WarraNty keeP thIs WarraNty Model (located on product or identification tag) _____________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. desa heatING, llC lImIted WarraNtIes New Products Standard Warranty: DESA Heating, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Heating, LLC’s warnings and instructions.

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