Desa (V)B36 Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
®
C
US
MODELS (V)B36, (V)B36I, (V)B36L, AND (V)B36LI
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 fire-
place or for use with a vented gas log approved to ANS
Z21.60, Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log
heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard. A FMI PROD-
UCTS, LLC hood must be installed when using a vent-free
log heater (see Accessories, page 18).
This wood burning fireplace complies with UL127-
CAN/ULC-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.fmiproducts.com

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  • Page 1 WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® MODELS (V)B36, (V)B36I, (V)B36L, AND (V)B36LI 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Operation and Maintenance ......14 Specifications ............3 Technical Service..........15 Fireplace Installation..........4 Replacement Parts ..........15 Venting Installation ..........7 Parts ..............16 Optional Gas Line Installation......13 Accessories ............18 SAFETY WARNING: Do not install a WARNING: Improper instal- lation, adjustment, alteration,...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 1" AIRSPACE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE 0" TO TOP SPACERS AIR KIT GAS LINE KNOCK OUT KNOCK OUT COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD 0.75" AIR SPACE BACK AND 13.875" SIDES 9.125" 9.625" NOT LESS THAN 14" TO 10.188"...
  • Page 4: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SELECTING LOCATION 3. Set fireplace directly in front of this open- ing and slide unit back until nailing flanges To determine safest and most efficient location touch side framing. for fireplace, you must take into consideration 4. Check level of fireplace and shim with the following guidelines: sheet metal if necessary.
  • Page 5 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued HEARTH EXTENSION Seal Gap Fireplace Front A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 16" in front of and a minimum of 8" beyond each side of fireplace opening is required to Ember Protector protect combustible floor construction in front of fireplace.
  • Page 6 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued MANTELS FAN/BLOWER KIT ASSEMBLY A mantel may be installed if desired (see Fan or blower kit is optional with this fireplace Figure 4). Woodwork such as wood trims, (for circulating models only). Use of blowers mantels or any other combustible material or fans other than those manufactured by projecting from front face must not be placed FMI PRODUCTS, LLC voids warranty.
  • Page 7: Venting Installation

    VENTING INSTALLATION OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT WARNING: The opening in (MODEL AK4/AK4F) collar around chimney at top of Installation of outside air kit should be per- fireplace must not be obstructed. formed during rough framing of fireplace due Never use blown insulation to fill to the nature of it's location.
  • Page 8 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF installing double wall snap-lock chimney to- gether, it is important to assure joint between DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM chimney sections is locked. Check by pulling Each double wall chimney section consists chimney upward after locking. Chimney will of a galvanized outer pipe, a stainless steel not come apart if properly locked.
  • Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued See Detail A Ceiling Support Pipe 12S-8DM 2" Min. See Detail B Straps Straps Straps Straps Detail A Detail B Return Elbow Angle Firestop Figure 10 - Ceiling Support Pipe 12S-8DM OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH 48" 36" 24" 18" 12" "...
  • Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued FIRESTOP SPACERS (3600FS-8DM-1) 4. Remove shingles around opening mea- sured. Cut out this section. Firestop spacers are required at each point 5. Add next sections of pipe until end where chimney penetrates a floor space. penetrates roof line. Check to see that Their purpose is to establish and maintain proper clearances are maintained.
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Overlap Terminations with 16" slip pipe sections are Storm Collar Shingles Top available. RTT-8DM, RTTL-8DM and RLTT- Flashing and Sides Only 8DM are approved for flashing installations. Cone When needed, these adjustable terminations Nail Only may be used in combination with pipe assem- Outer bly to achieve correct chimney height.
  • Page 12: Foot Rule

    VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Level of Flue Gas Outlet 18" Min. 2' Min. Typ. 3' Min. 2' Min. 3' Min. 24" Min. Figure 19 - 10 Foot Rule 24" Min. FINISHING FIREPLACE Combustible materials, such as wallboard, Figure 18 - Multiple Chase Installation gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc., may make direct contact with sides and 10 FOOT RULE...
  • Page 13: Optional Gas Line Installation

    OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Gas line hook up should be done by your Note: A FMI PRODUCTS, LLC hood must be supplier or a qualified service person. installed when using an unvented gas log set (see Accessories on page 18). Note: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is turned off.
  • Page 14: Operation And Maintenance

    OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: If the fireplace WARNING: When using has been used for wood burn- a decorative vented gas log, ing, firebox and chimney must damper must be removed or be cleaned of soot, creosote and permanently locked in fully open ashes be a qualified chimney position and glass doors must cleaner.
  • Page 15: Technical Service

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Continued DAMPER HANDLE OPERATION LOCATING ACCESS COVER PLATE Damper handle, which opens and closes Sheet metal cover plates located underneath damper blade, is located inside firebox at front hearth refractory may have shifted or moved center towards back wall (see Figure 24). out of place while fireplace was in transit.
  • Page 16: Parts

    PARTS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS (V)B36, (V)B36I, (V)B36L, (V)B36LI www.fmiproducts.com 109034-01M...
  • Page 17 PARTS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS (V)B36, (V)B36I, (V)B36L, (V)B36LI This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Insulation Pan • • Air Separator • • Firebox Top • • 111431-01 Air Deflector • • Fireplace Top •...
  • Page 18: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES DOUBLE WALL PIPE 12-8DM 12-8HT 18-8DM 18-8-HT 24-8DM 24-8HT 36-8DM 36-8HT 48-8DM 48-8HT BI-FOLD GLASS DOOR BDB36 - Black BDB36B - Brushed Brass BDB36P - Platinum ROOF FLASHING 0 TO 6/12 PITCH - V6F-8DM 6/12 TO 12/12 PITCH - V12F-8DM STORM COLLAR SC1-1 ANTI-DRAFT SHIELD...
  • Page 19 ACCESSORIES Continued BLOWER KIT - BK OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR FLOOR INSTALLATION AK4F MESH ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RT-8DM, RT-8HT, RTL-8DM AND RTL-8HT SQUARE TOP TERMINATION WITH MESH ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS LOUVERS WITH SLIP SECTION ET-8DM, ET-8HT RTT-8DM, RTT-8HT, RTTL-8DM AND SQUARE TOP TERMINATION WITH RTTL-8HT LOUVERS AND SLIP SECTION...
  • Page 20 2701 S. Harbor Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92704 109034-01 1-866-328-4537 Rev. M www.fmiproducts.com 09/13...

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