Desa VGM36 Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Residential wood burning fireplace

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Residential Wood buRning FiReplace
oWneR's opeRation and installation Manual
(V)gM36, (V)gM42 and (V)gM50 Wood buRning MasonRy
FiReplaces With insulation
(V)gM36h, (V)gM42h and (V)gM50h Wood buRning
heRRingbone MasonRy FiReplaces With insulation
SAVE THIS BOOK
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-
placement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep
it with your other important papers.
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning
fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved to
ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 or RGA 2-72 standards or for use
with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2
standard.
This wood burning fireplace complies with UL127-
CAN/ULS-S610-M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT
APPLIANCE.
FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction (such
as the municipal building department, fire department,
etc.) should be contacted before installation to deter-
mine the need to obtain a permit.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com

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  • Page 1 Residential Wood buRning FiReplace oWneR’s opeRation and installation Manual (V)gM36, (V)gM42 and (V)gM50 Wood buRning MasonRy FiReplaces With insulation (V)gM36h, (V)gM42h and (V)gM50h Wood buRning heRRingbone MasonRy FiReplaces With insulation SAVE THIS BOOK 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- placement parts or accessory items when needed.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FOR YOUR SAFETY • This DESA Heating, LLC fireplace and its • Do not store or use gasoline components are safe when installed ac- cording to this installation manual. Unless or any other flammable vapors...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Continued WARNING: Always leave glass doors fully opened or fully closed when operating fireplace. speciFications MODELS VGM36(H) AND GM36(H) ROUND TOP TERMINATION SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION 1" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD "...
  • Page 4 speciFications Continued MODELS VGM42(H) AND GM42(H) SQUARE CHASE-TOP ROUND TOP TERMINATION TERMINATION 2" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD " AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR MINIMUM 18" TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS HEARTH EXTENSION...
  • Page 5 speciFications Continued MODELS VGM50(H) AND GM50(H) ROUND TOP TERMINATION SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION 2" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD " AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR MINIMUM 18" TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS HEARTH EXTENSION...
  • Page 6: Fireplace Installation

    FiReplace installation SELECTING LOCATION 2. If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or To determine the safest and most efficient any combustible material other than wood location for the fireplace, you must take into flooring, the fireplace must be installed consideration the following guidelines: upon a metal or wood panel extending...
  • Page 7 FiReplace 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...
  • Page 8: Venting Installation

    ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF CHIMNEY PIPE DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM The DESA Heating, LLC chimney system Each double wall chimney section consists of consists of 12", 18", 24", 36"' and 48" snap- a galvanized outer pipe, a stainless steel in- lock, double-wall pipe segments, planned ner flue pipe and a wire spacer.
  • Page 9 Venting installation Continued USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-12DM) Continue to assemble chimney sections as outlined above, making sure both inner and 1. To achieve desired offset, you may install outer pipe sections are locked together. When combinations of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" installing double wall snap-lock chimney to- length of double wall pipe (see offset chart gether, it is important to assure joint between...
  • Page 10 Venting installation Continued Return Return Elbow Elbow Return Offset Offset Elbow Elbow Elbow 6' Max. 6' Max. Ceiling Support Pipe Return 12S-12DM 6' Max. Return Elbow Elbow 6' Max. Offset Offset Elbow 6' Max. Elbow 6' Max. Offset Elbow Figure 9 - Typical Offset Terminations Screws or Staples FIRESTOP SPACERS (FS-10, Firestop...
  • Page 11 Venting installation Continued 5. Add the next sections of the pipe until the FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-10DM end penetrates the roof line. Check to see OR V12F-10DM) that the proper clearances are maintained. Determine the flashing to be used with the roof Extend chimney by adding sections of opening chart.
  • Page 12 Venting installation Continued Terminations/Spark Arrestor The fireplace system must be terminated with the listed round top or chase terminations. In 18". any case, refer to the installation instructions Min. supplied with the termination. Typ. CAUTION: Do not seal open- ings on the rooftop flashing. Fol- low the installation instructions provided with the termination 24"...
  • Page 13: Optional Gas Line Installation

    optional gas line installation Gas line hook up should be done by your 4. Repack insulation around gas line and into supplier or a qualified service person. sleeve opening. Seal any gaps between gas line and refractory knockout hole with Note: Before you proceed, make sure your refractory cement or commercial furnace gas supply is turned off.
  • Page 14: Brick Installation

    bRick installation INSTALLING BRICK "S" Installation of brick should be Use brick “S” if an optional gas line is installed. done after the fireplace is placed Mount brick “S” as shown in Figure 21. It is in a permanent location. important that the knockout hole is in its proper location.
  • Page 15 bRick installation Continued STANDARD BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)GM36 LEFT PANEL RIGHT PANEL REAR PANEL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL HEARTH PANEL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL...
  • Page 16 bRick installation Continued STANDARD BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)GM42 LEFT PANEL RIGHT PANEL REAR PANEL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL Full Full HEARTH PANEL...
  • Page 17 bRick installation Continued STANDARD BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)GM50 LEFT PANEL REAR PANEL RIGHT PANEL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL...
  • Page 18 bRick installation Continued STANDARD BRICK MATRIx - (V)GM36 STANDARD BRICK MATRIx FOR MODEL (V)GM36 BRICK MATRIx Full Box #1 Hearth-36 Box #2 Rear-36 Box #3 Left or Right-36 Box #4 Left or Right-36 TOTAL STANDARD BRICK MATRIx FOR MODEL (V)GM36 (Continued) BRICK MATRIx Box #1 Hearth-36 Box #2 Rear-36...
  • Page 19 bRick installation Continued STANDARD BRICK MATRIx - (V)GM42 STANDARD BRICK MATRIx FOR MODEL (V)GM42 BRICK MATRIx Full Box #1 Hearth-42 Box #2 Rear-42 Box #3 Left or Right-42 Box #4 Left or Right-42 TOTAL STANDARD BRICK MATRIx FOR MODEL (V)GM42 (Continued) BRICK MATRIx Box #1 Hearth-42 Box #2 Rear-42...
  • Page 20 bRick installation Continued STANDARD BRICK MATRIx - (V)GM50 STANDARD BRICK MATRIx FOR MODEL (V)GM50 BRICK MATRIx Full Box #1 Hearth-50 Box #2 Rear-50 Box #3 Left or Right-50 Box #4 Left or Right-50 TOTAL STANDARD BRICK MATRIx FOR MODEL (V)GM50 (Continued) BRICK MATRIx Box #1 Hearth-50 Box #2 Rear-50...
  • Page 21 bRick installation Continued INSTALLING Z-SHAPED GRATE 4. Put 2 to 3 cups of grout mixture into pip- ing bag making sure smaller opening is RETAINER BRACKET downward and over a moist towel to avoid Before grouting bricks, locate z-shaped grate spilling.
  • Page 22: Glass Door Installation

    glass dooR installation DOOR FRAME MODELS IMPORTANT: Install glass door BDMO36E/G/C, BDMO42E/G/C AND frame before installing glass BDMO50E/G/C door. Installation DOOR MODELS BDM36E/G/C, 1. Remove screws from smoke shelf (see BDM42E/G/C AND BDM50E/G/C Figure 26). 2. Mount top door frame and secure with Assembly screws provided (see Figure 26).
  • Page 23: Door Adjustment

    glass dooR installation Continued INSTALLING GLASS DOORS 2. Repeat step 1 for remaining door. If you find doors do not close properly or do Spring clips have been installed but some not appear level or straight, proceed with adjustments may be needed. Install doors section on door adjustment, using the following steps: 1.
  • Page 24 Maintenance guidelines Continued WARNING: Fireplaces WARNING: Risk of fire! Re- equipped with glass doors place grate with DESA Heating, should be operated only with LLC model 109496-03 GM36, doors fully opened or doors fully 109496-02 GM42, 109496-01 closed. Doors, if left partly open, GM50 grate only.
  • Page 25: Replacement And Accessory Parts

    ReplaceMent and accessoRy paRts BI-FOLD GLASS MASONRY DOOR BDM36E - 36" Ebony BDM36G - 36" Pewter BDM36C - 36" Oiled Bronze BDM42E - 42" Ebony GRATE BDM42G - 42" Pewter BDM42C - 42" Oiled Bronze 109496-03 - Model GM36 BDM50E - 50" Ebony 109496-02 - Model GM42 BDM50G - 50"...
  • Page 26: Technical Service

    If so, con- tact DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. SQUARE CHASE-TOP You can also visit DESA Heating, LLC’ s web TERMINATION - STL-12D site at www.desatech.com. www.desatech.com 112435-01R...
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  • Page 28 DESA Heating, LLC 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com 1-800-672-6040 112435-01 Rev. R 112435.01 NOT A UPC 07/07...

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