Desa WCM-36J Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Desa outdoor wood burning fireplace owner's operation and installation manual

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OutdOOr WOOd Burning Fireplace
OWner'S OperatiOn and inStallatiOn Manual
ICC-ES #ESR-2542
(V)JM36, (V)JM42,
(V)JM50 SerieS, WcM-36J,
WcM-42J and WcM-50J
WOOd Burning 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 fire-
place 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 OutdOOr WOOd Burning Fireplace OWner’S OperatiOn and inStallatiOn Manual ICC-ES #ESR-2542 (V)JM36, (V)JM42, (V)JM50 SerieS, WcM-36J, WcM-42J and WcM-50J WOOd Burning 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

    Before beginning the installation of the fireplace, read these instructions through completely. • This DESA Heating, LLC fireplace and its components are safe when installed ac- cording to this installation manual. Unless you use DESA Heating, LLC components, which have been designed and tested for the fireplace system, you may cause a fire hazard.
  • Page 3: Www.desatech.com

    36" MODELS 29" 11" 67" 61" 49" 30" 7" 36" 1" Figure 1 - 36" Models (V)JM36 Series and WCM-36J 122273-01C SpeciFicatiOnS " " " " OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS 58" 1" " " www.desatech.com 22" " " 36" HEARTH GAS LINE ACCESS "...
  • Page 4 SpeciFicatiOnS 42" MODELS 5/8" 11" 58" 67" 61" 49" 30" 7" 1" Figure 2 - 42" Models (V)JM42 Series and WCM-42J " " " 29" " " OUTSIDE ACCESS GAS LINE ACCESS 42" " " www.desatech.com Continued 25" " 42" HEARTH "...
  • Page 5 SpeciFicatiOnS 50" MODELS 11" 67" 58" 49" 61" 30" 7" 1" Figure 3 - 50" Models (V)JM50 Series and WCM-50J 122273-01C " 24" " " " OUTSIDE ACCESS GAS LINE ACCESS " 50" 59" www.desatech.com Continued 33" " " 50" HEARTH "...
  • 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 clear- ances (see Figures 4 and 5). 2. Consider a location where fireplace will not be affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors.
  • Page 7: Hearth Extension

    Fireplace inStallatiOn Note: For outdoor installations, fireplace enclosure must allow for adequate drainage and fresh air ventilation. It is recommended that a sealed, corrosion resistant catch pan with provision for drainage be installed under fireplace within fireplace enclosure. HEARTH ExTENSION A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 20"...
  • Page 8: Optional Outside Air Kit

    Before Installing in a Vented Crawl Space) Figure 8 - Outside Air Kit CHIMNEY PIPE The DESA Heating, LLC chimney system consists of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" snap- lock, double-wall pipe segments, planned for maximum adaptability to individual site requirements.
  • Page 9 Venting inStallatiOn Continue to assemble chimney sections as outlined above, making sure that both the inner and outer pipe sections are locked to- gether. When installing double wall snap-lock chimney together, it is important to assure the joint between the chimney sections is locked.
  • Page 10 Venting inStallatiOn Return Elbow Offset Elbow 6' Max. Return Elbow 6' Max. Offset Elbow Figure 12 - Typical Offset Terminations FIRESTOP SPACERS (FS-10, 1100EFS-10DM FOR 36" MODELS) 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.
  • Page 11 Venting inStallatiOn 5. Add next sections of pipe until end penetrates roof line. Check to see that proper clearances are maintained. Extend chimney by adding sections of double wall pipe until pipe is minimum of 30" above highest point of roof cutout. Termination and chimney must extend a minimum of 36"...
  • Page 12: Chase Installations

    Venting inStallatiOn 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. CAUTION: Do not seal open- ings on the rooftop flashing. Fol- low the installation instructions provided with the termination being used.
  • Page 13: Optional Gas Line Installation

    OptiOnal gaS line inStallatiOn Gas line hook up should be done by your supplier or a qualified service person. Note: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is turned off. Use only a 1/2" black iron pipe and appropri- ate fittings.
  • Page 14: Brick Installation

    BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Installation of brick should be done after the fire- place is placed in a permanent location. The brick housings are already installed on the panels. When installing brick housing panels into fireplace, wear gloves as edges may be sharp.
  • Page 15 FULL F124 FULL FULL F126 FULL 120848 FULL F125 Ash Brick F128 F012 36" Hearth F133 F123 FULL FULL FULL F124 FULL FULL 120848 FULL F126 Ash Brick F132 F059 F059 42" Hearth F011 F135 FULL FULL F024 F126 FULL FULL FULL F021...
  • Page 16 F148 FULL F036 FULL F036 FULL FULL FULL F036 F192 F150 F148 FULL F160 FULL FULL FULL F160 FULL F153 F152 F147 F147 F148 F158 F158 FULL F158 F158 FULL F158 F158 F185 or F191 Brick inStallatiOn Continued 36" FULL STACKED BRICK MATRIX F147 F147 F148...
  • Page 17 42" FULL STACKED BRICK MATRIX F155 F017 FULL F033 F032 FULL FULL F033 F032 FULL F033 FULL F190 or F186 F032 F157 F017 F032 FULL FULL F033 F032 FULL F033 FULL F032 FULL F154 F152 F017 F156 FULL FULL F158 FULL FULL F158...
  • Page 18 50" FULL STACKED BRICK MATRIX F149 F148 FULL F032 FULL F033 F032 FULL FULL F033 FULL F032 F146 or F033 F192 F150 F148 FULL FULL FULL F160 FULL FULL F160 FULL FULL FULL F153 F152 F147 F147 F148 FULL F158 FULL FULL F158...
  • Page 19 36" FULL HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX F074 F181 or F071 S011 F074 F117 F074 F122 F122 F122 F122 F181 or F071 122273-01C Brick inStallatiOn Continued F074 (112140-01) F074 F074 (112140-01) F074 F074 F074 F187 (112140-01) F074 www.desatech.com LEFT REFRACTORY IvORY FULL FULL (112140-05) F068R...
  • Page 20 42" FULL HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX F074 F120 F120 F120 F120 F176 F175 or F182 F074 F074 F162 or F184 Brick inStallatiOn Continued F074 (112140-01) F064R F068R F072R F074R F120R F163R F169R F175R F176R F177R F177 F182R F074 (112140-01) F063R F068R F072R F074R F089R...
  • Page 21 50" FULL HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX F074 F120 F120 F120 F120 F176 F175 or F182 F074 F168 F178 F074 F167 122273-01C Brick inStallatiOn Continued F074 (112140-01) F064R F068R F072R F074R F120R F163R F169R F175R F176R F177R F182R F177 F074 (112140-01) F063R F065R F068R F072R...
  • Page 22 36" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX FULL S047 FULL S047 FULL FULL S047 FULL FULL S047 FULL FULL S047 FULL FULL S047 FULL S045 S048 FULL S049 S048 FULL S049 S048 FULL S049 S048 FULL S049 S048 FULL S049 FULL S048 S052 S046 S050...
  • Page 23 42" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX S077 FULL S076 FULL FULL S077 FULL S076 S077 FULL FULL S076 FULL S077 FULL S076 FULL S077 S076 FULL S077 FULL S045 S076 or S081 S076 FULL S077 FULL FULL S076 FULL S077 FULL FULL FULL S076...
  • Page 24 50" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX S076 FULL S077 FULL S076 FULL S077 FULL S076 FULL S077 FULL S076 FULL S077 FULL S076 FULL FULL S077 S076 FULL S045 or S096 S077 S048 FULL FULL S049 FULL S048 FULL FULL S049 FULL S048 FULL...
  • Page 25 36" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX S003 F120 S003 F129 S064 S003 F129 122273-01C Brick inStallatiOn Continued S073 S003 F120 F130 www.desatech.com LEFT REFRACTORY IvORY FULL FULL (112140-02) (112140-06) S001R S001W S002R S002W S003R S003W S004R S004W S032R S032W S058R S058W S069R S069W S071R...
  • Page 26 42" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX S003 F054 or S088 S003 F129 F120 S003 S089 S089 S089 S089 S089 S089 S089 S089 S092 or S093 S094 Brick inStallatiOn Continued S003 S087 S085 S085 S085 S085 S085 S085 S085 S003 S003 F054 F054 www.desatech.com LEFT REFRACTORY...
  • Page 27 50" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX S003 S093 or S099 F130 S003 F129 F129 S003 S102 S088 or F054 122273-01C Brick inStallatiOn Continued S003 F120 S003 F129 S003 F195 S007 S007 S007 S007 S007 S007 S007 F139 www.desatech.com LEFT REFRACTORY IvORY FULL FULL (112140-02)
  • Page 28: Operating Fireplace

    GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS Material provided: 1 or 2 - 10 lb. bags of cement (depending on model) 1 or 2 - 10 lb. bags of sand (depending on model) Material required: 1 - Piping bag 1 - Joints striker 1 - Heavy duty mixing bucket 1 - Trowel 1.
  • Page 29: Installing Fireplace Screen

    INSTALLING FIREPLACE SCREEN 1. Mount screen rod brackets on left and right side of smoke shelf with #8 x 1/2" screws provided (see Figure 26). 2. Slide round end of screen rod into rings at top of screen. Attach one push-on nut to end of rod before attaching last ring of screen.
  • Page 30: Door Adjustment

    glaSS dOOr inStallatiOn INSTALLING GLASS DOORS Spring clips have been installed. Some adjust- ments may be needed. Install doors using the following steps: 1. With bifold 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 31: Operation And Maintenance Guidelines

    OperatiOn and Maintenance guidelineS GLASS DOORS Glass doors are optional with the fireplace. When fireplace is in operation, doors must be fully opened or fully closed position only or a fire hazard may be created (see Figure 31). A fireplace equipped with glass doors oper- ates much differently than a fireplace with an open front.
  • Page 32 33). Lifting lever up will free the outside air door to open. Pulling lever down will lock the door. WARNING: Risk of fire! Replace grate with DESA Heat- ing, LLC grate only (see Parts, page 35). This grate has been designed to keep the opera-...
  • Page 33: Technical Service

    122273-01C technical SerVice When calling please have your model and se- rial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA Heating, LLC’s web site at www.desatech.com. replaceMent partS PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s),...
  • Page 34: Parts

    MODELS (v)jM36(SR,SI,HR,HI), (v)jM42(SR,SI,HR,HI), (v)jM50(SR,SI,HR,HI), WCM-36j, WCM-42j, WCM-50j 17/18 www.desatech.com 122273-01C...
  • Page 35 This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 33 of this manual. NO. PART NO. 120827-01 120827-02 120827-03 110285-03 110285-02 110285-01 23490SA 109720-02 117891-01 20042 21171 109752-01 109752-02 109726-01 123298-01...
  • Page 36 MODELS (v)jM36(SR,SI,HR,HI), (v)jM42(SR,SI,HR,HI), (v)jM50(SR,SI,HR,HI) This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 33 of this manual. All parts are Housing Panel Assemblies. For Brick part numbers see pages 15 thru 27. PART NO.
  • Page 37: Accessories

    BIFOLD GLASS MASONRY DOOR BDMO36E - 36" Ebony BDMO36G - 36" Pewter BDMO36C - 36" Oiled Bronze BDMO42E - 42" Ebony BDMO42G - 42" Pewter BDMO42C - 42" Oiled Bronze BDMO50E - 50" Ebony BDMO50G - 50" Pewter BDMO50C - 50" Oiled Bronze DOUBLE WALL PIPE 18-12DM, 24-12DM, 36-12DM, 48-12DM, 12-12HT, 18-12HT, 24-12HT, 36-12HT and...
  • Page 38 SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION - STL-12D AND STL-12DMP BLACK acceSSOrieS Continued ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RLT-12D AND RLT-12HT www.desatech.com 122273-01C...
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  • Page 40 DESA Heating, LLC 2701 Industrial Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 www.desatech.com 1-866-672-6040 122273 01 NOT A UPC 122273-01 Rev. C 04/08...

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