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Desa M36E(B,H) Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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b-VeNt deCoratIVe eleCtroNIC IGNItIoN 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 YOUR SAFETY
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
o-tl rePort # 114-F-16-4
Natural Gas models
m36e(b,h), m42e(b,h),
Vm36e(b,h) aNd Vm42e(b,h)
ProPaNe/lP Gas models
m36eP(b,h), m42eP(b,h),
Vm36eP(b,h) aNd Vm42eP(b,h)

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  • Page 1 b-VeNt deCoratIVe eleCtroNIC IGNItIoN Gas FIrePlaCe oWNer’s oPeratIoN aNd INstallatIoN maNual o-tl rePort # 114-F-16-4 Natural Gas models m36e(b,h), m42e(b,h), Vm36e(b,h) aNd Vm42e(b,h) ProPaNe/lP Gas models m36eP(b,h), m42eP(b,h), Vm36eP(b,h) aNd Vm42eP(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 clear adequate clearances around air open- of combustible materials, gasoline and ings into the combustion chamber along other flammable vapor and liquids. Do with adequate accessibility clearance for not run fireplace where these are used or 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 M36E(B,H), VM36E(B,H) M42E(B,H), VM42E(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: Preinstallation Preparation

    PreINstallatIoN 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 wall. Figures 5 Drywall to Sides of Front Face and 6 show the minimum allowable distances (Nailing Flanges) 0"...
  • Page 8 PreINstallatIoN PreParatIoN Continued FRAMING 1. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated in Figures 7 and 8. Note: If a wall covering is used to line enclosure, then all measurements must be from surface of covering. 2. Place appliance into framing and se- cure.

  • Page 9: Venting Installation

    PreINstallatIoN 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 fireplace, unat- tached and ready for installation. Remove starter collar and set aside. Slide transition Transition Pipe pipe over vent collar and attach with a mini- mum 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 the main burner to run down the appliance in the case of for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Page 12 INstallatIoN Continued DESA Heating, LLC recommends that a black 3. Activate remote handset battery by re- iron gas line be routed from the gas source, moving insulating tab on back of handset through a sediment trap (shown in Figure 18) (see Figure 15).
  • Page 13 INstallatIoN Continued Complete your gas installation by connect- CAUTION: Compounds used ing incoming gas line with flexible gas line. on threaded joints of gas piping Secure tightly with wrench but DO NOT 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 14 INstallatIoN Continued NOTICE: Do not put lava rock Grate Pan and Ember 0.5" Material inside the burner pan or around the air mixer fitting. Placing lava rock inside the burner pan or blocking the openings of the pro- 0.5" pane/LP air mixer could cause performance problems. Burner Pan Log 4 Figure 22 - Pan and Ember Material Clearances Log 3 LOG PLACEMENT FOR MODELS Log 2 M36E, M36EP, VME36 AND VM36EP...
  • Page 15 INstallatIoN Continued LOG PLACEMENT FOR MODELS 5. Place upper end of log 5 into notch on top inner right of log 1 (see Figure 29). Rest M42E, M42EP, VME42 AND VM42EP lower end of log 5 on middle grate finger 1. Place large back log (log 1) onto grate as shown in Figure 30.
  • Page 16 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 17 INstallatIoN Continued 6. Repeat process for opposite door as- Spring Hold-Down Clip sembly. Screw 7. To adjust doors, slide them partially open. Side Using a screwdriver, loosen hold-down Front screws in the spring clip (see Figure 34) Face and pivot plate. 8.

  • Page 18: Operation

    oPeratIoN FOR YOUR SAFETY 1. STOP! Read the safety information, in column 1. READ BEFORE LIGHTING 2. Turn off all electric power to appliance. WARNING: If you do not fol- 3. Turn wall switch to the OFF position. low these instructions exactly, 4.

  • Page 19: Inspecting Burners

    oPeratIoN Continued TO TURN OFF GAS 1. Turn equipment shutoff valve to ON posi- tion. You can now turn burner on and off TO APPLIANCE with the hand-held remote control unit. 1. Turn off wall switch. IMPORTANT: Be sure to press ON/OFF 2.

  • Page 20: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CleaNING aNd maINteNaNCe WARNING: Failure to keep WARNING: Installation and the primary air opening(s) of repair should be done by a quali- the burner(s) clean may result in fied service person. The appli- sooting and property damage. ance should be inspected before each use and at least annually PILOT AND BURNER by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be • Remove logs and ember material before cleaning burner and replace when cleaning required due to excessive lint is complete.

  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    WIrING dIaGram INCOMING Pilot Burner WALL SWITCH MAIN GAS (NOT SUPPLIED) SUPPLY Pilot Gas Line BLACK INCOMING 120V AC WHITE (FUSE BOX GREEN VENT SAFETY OR BREAKER) SHUTOFF SWITCH MANUAL DAMPER SWITCH ELECTRICAL RATING: 120v, 60Hz, 0.7A 24V AC STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER 120V AC OPTIONAL...

  • Page 22: 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 the pilot and/or gas control valve filter OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 23 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 24: Parts

    Parts MODELS M36E(B,H), M36EP(B,H), M42E(B,H), M42EP(B,H), VM36E(B,H), VM36EP(B,H), VM42E(B,H) AND VM42EP(B,H) 35 34 www.desatech.com 108796-01T...
  • Page 25 Parts This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. M36E(P)(B,H) M42E(P)(B,H) VM36E(P)(B,H) VM42E(P)(B,H) DESCRIPTION 14153 14153 Micro Switch 109098-01 109098-01 Wire Harness 108863-01 108863-01 24"...
  • Page 26 Parts This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. M36(B,H) M42(B,H) VM36(B,H) VM42(B,H) DESCRIPTION 106658-02 107812-02 Left Refractory, Std. Brick (M36EB/ME42B) 108164-02 108169-02 Left Refractory, Herringbone (M36EH/M42EH) 106658-01 107812-01 Left Refractory, Std.
  • Page 27 Parts LOGSETS FOR MODELS M36(B,H), M36P(B,H), VM36(B,H) AND VM36P(B,H) NO. PART NO. 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 28 Parts LOGSETS FOR MODELS M42(B,H), M42P(B,H), VM42(B,H) AND VM42P(B,H) NO. PART NO. 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 29: 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...
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  • 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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