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how to install and maintain your appliance, it also
contains information that will enable you to obtain
replacement parts or accessory items when needed.
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WARNING: Always leave glass doors fully opened or fully closed when operating this fireplace.
DESA INTERNATIONAL
2701 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
P.O. BOX 90024
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101-9004
www.desatech.com
(V)B42
(V)B42I
42" smooth face with insulation
(V)B42L
(V)B42LI
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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. A DESA hood must be installed when
using a vent-free gas log heater (see Accessories, p. 12).
42" smooth face
42" circulating
42" circulating with insulation
ALL DIMENSIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE IN
INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
P/N 109036-01
REV C
3/02
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- Page 1 2-72 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to contains information that will enable you to obtain ANS Z21.11.2 standard. A DESA hood must be installed when replacement parts or accessory items when needed. using a vent-free gas log heater (see Accessories, p. 12).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 2 SELECTING LOCATION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 2 MINIMUM CLEARANCES ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 2 FRAMING AND INSTALLING ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 3 HEARTH EXTENSION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 3 OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 3 FAN/BLOWER KIT ASSEMBLY ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 4 CHIMNEY PIPE AND OFFSET INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. -
Page 3: Introduction
• Floor* ------------------------------------- 0” minimum ♦ The DESA warranty will be voided by and DESA *See step 2 of “Installing the Fireplace” on page 3 disclaims any responsibility for the following actions: a) Modification of the fireplace, components, doors, •... -
Page 4: Framing And Installing
FRAMING AND INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE HEARTH EXTENSION A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 16” in front of STEP 1: Frame the opening for the fireplace using the and a minimum of 8” beyond each side of the fireplace dimensions shown in figures 1 & 2. opening is required to protect combustible floor construction STEP 2: If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, in front of the fireplace. -
Page 5: Fan/Blower Kit Assembly
12”, 18”, 24”, 36” and 48” length of double wall pipe (SEE CHIMNEY PIPE SINGLE OFFSET CHARTAND FIGURE 7). The DESA chimney system consists of 12, 18, 24, 36 and 48 Chimney weight above offset rests on return elbow. inch, snap-lock double-wall pipe segments, planned for Straps must be securely nailed to rafters or joists (see figure 8, maximum adaptability to individual site requirements. -
Page 6: Firestop Spacers
All pipe connections between the offset and return must be secured with two screws, only on the outer Figure 7 *TYPICAL OFFSET INSTALLATION pipe, and shall not penetrate the inner stainless. Figure 9 ELBOW OFFSET *For systems with two elbow sets, the minimum height is 22 feet. -
Page 7: Flashing And Termination
PENETRATING THE ROOF INSTALLING FLASHING ON A METAL ROOF To maintain a 2-inch clearance to the pipe on a roof with a When installing the flashing on a metal roof, it is required that pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. putty tape be used between the flashing and the roof. -
Page 8: Finishing Your Fireplace
TERMINATIONS / SPARK ARRESTOR The fireplace system must be terminated with the listed round top or chase terminations. In any case, refer to the installation instructions supplied with the termination. The terminations approved for this fireplace are the RT-8DM and RTL-8DM that can be used for flashing or chase and ET-8DM, ETO- 8DM, ETL-8DM and ETLO-8DM for chase style termination only. -
Page 9: Mantels
MANTELS OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE A mantel may be installed if desired (see figure 18 & 19), INSTRUCTIONS Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels, or any other combustible material projecting from the front face must not GLASS DOORS be placed within 12 inches of the fireplace opening (and within 9 inches of the top louver opening). -
Page 10: Gas Line Installations
Remove fragmented portions of refractory (see figure 21). NOTE: A DESA hood must be installed when using an unvented gas log set (see accessories on page 12). WARNING: Do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed. -
Page 11: Damper Operation
(see figure 24). Figure 24 DAMPER ROD WARNING: Risk of fire! Replace grate with DESA model 107001-02 grate only. This grate has been designed to keep the operation of your fireplace safe and efficient. -
Page 12: Illustrated Parts
ILLUSTRATED PARTS ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 106625-01 WARRANTY, HOME OWNERS BOOK 20046 TIEDOWN, GRATE 108307-01 PAN, INSULATION 106574-01 INSTALL INSTRUCTION AK-6 108305-01 TOP, WRAPPER 106586-01 LABEL, CERT. WARNOCK-HERSEY 108304-01 ASM, OUTER WRAPPER/INSULATION 107778-24 LABEL, CARTON 108301-01... - Page 13 ILLUSTRATED PARTS For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
- Page 14 REPLACEMENT PARTS ACCESSORY PARTS For more information, visit www.desatech.com...