Desa (V)gM36 Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Residential woodburning fireplaces with insulation

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ReSidential WoodbuRning 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.
Save this manual for future reference.
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  • Page 1 ReSidential WoodbuRning 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

    Unless you use DESA components, which have been designed and tested for the fireplace system, you may cause a fire hazard. • The DESA warranty will be voided by and DESA disclaims any responsibility for the following actions. a. Modification of the fireplace, components, doors, air inlet system and damper control.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    MODELS VGM36(H) AND GM36(H) 1" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL " AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS 67" 58" 49" 8" 1" 112435-01M SpeciFicationS ROUND TOP TERMINATION 0" TO 12" EACH SIDE BOTTOM 12" 30" 36"...
  • Page 4 SpeciFicationS MODELS VGM42(H) AND GM42(H) 2" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL " AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS BOTTOM 67" 58" 49" 8" 1" 24.25" 41.25" ROUND TOP TERMINATION 0" TO 12" EACH SIDE 12" 30"...
  • Page 5 SpeciFicationS MODELS VGM50(H) AND GM50(H) 2" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL " AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS 67" 58" 49" 8" 1" 112435-01M ROUND TOP TERMINATION 0" TO 12" EACH SIDE BOTTOM 12" 30" 50"...
  • Page 6: Fireplace Installation

    FiReplace inStallation SELECTING LOCATION To determine the safest and most efficient location for the fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: 1. The location must allow for proper clearances (see Figures 1 and 2). 2. Consider a location where the fireplace will not be affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors.
  • Page 7: Hearth Extension

    FiReplace inStallation Continued HEARTH ExTENSION A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 20" in front of and a minimum of 12" beyond each side of the fireplace opening is required to protect combustible floor construction in front of the fire- place.
  • Page 8: Venting Installation

    Before Installing in a Vented Crawl Space) Figure 5 - Outside Air Kit CHIMNEY PIPE The DESA chimney system consists of 12", 18", 24", 36"' and 48" snap-lock, double-wall pipe segments, planned for maximum adaptability to individual site requirements. Actual lengths...
  • Page 9: Venting Installation

    Venting inStallation Continued USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-12DM) 1. To achieve desired offset, you may install combinations of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" length of double wall pipe (see offset chart and Figure 7). OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH 12" 18" "...
  • Page 10 Venting inStallation Continued Screws Figure 9 - Elbow Offset FIRESTOP SPACERS (FS-10, 1100EFS-10DM FOR GM36) Firestop spacers are required at each point where the chimney penetrates a floor space. Their purpose is to establish and maintain the required clearance between the chimney and the combustible materials. When the pipe passes through a framed opening into a living space above, the firestop must be placed onto the ceiling from below as shown in Figure 10.
  • Page 11 Venting inStallation Continued 4. Remove the shingles around the opening measured. Cut out this section. 5. Add the next sections of the pipe until the end penetrates the roof line. Check to see that the proper clearances are maintained. Extend chimney by adding sections of double wall pipe until pipe is minimum of 30"...
  • Page 12: Finishing The Fireplace

    Venting inStallation Continued CHASE INSTALLATIONS Instructions for chase installations are included with the chase style termination chosen. In a multiple chase installation, be sure to provide adequate distance between terminations to prevent smoke spillage from one termination to another. We suggest that terminations be separated at least 24"...
  • Page 13 optional gaS line inStallation Continued CAUTION: All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed. After ensuring that the gas valve is on, apply soap and water solution to all connections and joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
  • Page 14: Brick Installation

    bRick inStallation Installation of brick should be done after the fireplace is placed in a permanent location. The brick housing panels are already installed in the firebox. Each housing is stamped with a letter (full size bricks are not stamped). These letters will help identify the brick when installing.
  • Page 15 STANDARD BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)GM36 LEFT PANEL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL HERRINGBONE BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)GM36H LEFT PANEL HAAA FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL HAAB OR HD 112435-01M bRick inStallation Continued REAR PANEL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL...
  • Page 16 STANDARD BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)GM42 LEFT PANEL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL Full HERRINGBONE BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)GM42H LEFT PANEL HAAF FULL HAAF FULL FULL HAAF FULL FULL HAAF FULL HAAF bRick inStallation Continued REAR PANEL FULL FULL FULL...
  • Page 17 STANDARD BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)GM50 LEFT PANEL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL Full HERRINGBONE BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)GM50H LEFT PANEL HAAF FULL HAAF FULL FULL HAAF FULL FULL HAAF FULL HAAF 112435-01M bRick inStallation Continued REAR PANEL FULL FULL...
  • Page 18 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 Box #3 Left or Right-36...
  • Page 19 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 Box #3 Left or Right-42...
  • Page 20 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 Box #3 Left or Right-50...
  • Page 21 bRick inStallation Continued INSTALLING Z-SHAPED GRATE RETAINER BRACKET Before grouting the bricks, locate the z-shaped grate retainer brackets on top of the hearth bricks as shown in Figure 22. Position the retainer brackets at 8 " apart from center to center of notch. Model Distance Apart GM36...
  • Page 22: Glass Door Installation

    glaSS dooR inStallation IMPORTANT: Install glass door frame before installing glass door. DOOR MODELS BDM36E/G/C, BDM42E/G/C AND BDM50E/G/C Assembly Insert L-shaped gussets starting at left top por- tion of door frame. Gusset holes should align with screw holes on the frame. Secure using flat head screws.
  • Page 23: Operation And Maintenance Guidelines

    glaSS dooR inStallation Continued INSTALLING GLASS DOORS Spring clips have been installed but some adjust- ments may be needed. Install the doors using the following steps: 1. With bi-fold doors completely folded, insert bottom pivot pin into pivot hole located near bottom corner of front face opening and swing door to vertical position making sure top pins slide into door track.
  • Page 24: Technical Service

    You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA’s Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA’s technical services web site at www.desatech.com. www.desatech.com Damper Weight...
  • 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 BDM42G - 42" Pewter BDM42C - 42" Oiled Bronze BDM50E - 50" Ebony BDM50G - 50" Pewter BDM50C - 50"...
  • Page 26 ReplaceMent and acceSSoRy paRtS ROOF FLASHING V6F-10DM - 0 to 6/12 Pitch V12F-10DM - 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION - STL-12D Continued ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RLT-12D AND RLT-12HT www.desatech.com 112435-01M...
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  • Page 28 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com 112435 01 NOT A UPC 112435-01 Rev. M 11/05...

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