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Desa (V)JM36 Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Desa owner's operation and installation manual residential and outdoor woodburning fireplace (v)jm36, (v)jm42, (v)jm50
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RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
(V)JM36, (V)JM42 AND (V)JM50
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
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.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com

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  • Page 1 RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL (V)JM36, (V)JM42 AND (V)JM50 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

    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

    SPECIFICATIONS MODELS VJM36 AND JM36 1" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL " AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR KNOCKOUTS 67.000 58.000 49.000 8.000 1.000 117541-01A ROUND TOP TERMINATION GAS LINE 0" TO BOTTOM 12.000 30.000 36.000 45.000 21.500 20.000 36.000 www.desatech.com...
  • Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS MODELS VJM42 AND JM42 2" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL " AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS 67.000 58.000 49.000 8.000 1.000 ROUND TOP TERMINATION 0" TO 12" EACH SIDE BOTTOM 12.000 30.000 0.625 42.000 51.000 24.250...
  • Page 5 MODELS VJM50 AND JM50 2" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL " AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS 67.000 58.000 49.000 8.000 1.000 50.000 117541-01A SPECIFICATIONS ROUND TOP TERMINATION 0" TO 12" EACH SIDE BOTTOM 12.000 30.000 50.000 59.000...

  • 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: Specifications

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Note: For outdoor installations, the fireplace en- closure 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 the fireplace within the fireplace enclosure.
  • Page 8 PART NO. Georgian 12-12DM 12-12HT 18-12DM 18-12HT 24-12DM 24-12HT 36-12DM 36-12HT 48-12DM 48-12HT RLT-12D RLT-12HT STL-12D * The lineal gain for the terminations is mea- sured to the flue gas outlet height. Figure 6 - Lineal Gain www.desatech.com LINEAL GAIN DESCRIPTION GAIN (IN) Fireplace...

  • Page 9: Venting Installation

    VENTING INSTALLATION Continued USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-12DM) 1. To achieve desired offset, you may install combi- nations of 12, 18, 24, 36 and 48" length of double wall pipe (see offset chart and Figure 7). OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH 48" 36"...
  • Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Screws Figure 9 - Elbow Offset FIRESTOP SPACERS (FS-10, 1100EFS-10DM FOR JM36) 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: Chase Installations

    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", center to center and stacked at a vertical height difference of 18"...
  • 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 Continued Install the bricks one at a time starting with the hearth panel followed by the rear panel and then the left or right panel. It is important to install the bricks in sequence. Note: The left and right panels have identical bricks.

  • Page 15: Right Panel

    BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)JM42 LEFT PANEL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL **AO BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)JM50 LEFT PANEL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL **AO 117541-01A BRICK INSTALLATION Continued REAR PANEL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL...
  • Page 16 BRICK MATRIX - (V)JM36 BRICK MATRIX Full Box #1 Hearth-36 Box #2 Rear-36 Box #3 Left or Right-36 Box #3 Left or Right-36 TOTAL BRICK MATRIX FOR MODEL (V)JM36 (Continued) BRICK MATRIX Box #1 Hearth-36 Box #2 Rear-36 Box #3 Left or Right-36 Box #3 Left or Right-36 TOTAL BRICK MATRIX FOR MODEL (V)JM36 (Continued)
  • Page 17 BRICK MATRIX - (V)JM42 BRICK MATRIX Full Box #1 Hearth-42 Box #2 Rear-42 Box #3 Left or Right-42 Box #3 Left or Right-42 TOTAL BRICK MATRIX FOR MODEL (V)JM42 (Continued) BRICK MATRIX Box #1 Hearth-42 Box #2 Rear-42 Box #3 Left or Right-42 Box #3 Left or Right-42 TOTAL BRICK MATRIX FOR MODEL (V)JM42 (Continued)
  • Page 18 BRICK MATRIX - (V)JM50 BRICK MATRIX Full Box #1 Hearth-50 Box #2 Rear-50 Box #3 Left or Right-50 Box #3 Left or Right-50 TOTAL BRICK MATRIX FOR MODEL (V)JM50 (Continued) BRICK MATRIX Box #1 Hearth-50 Box #2 Rear-50 Box #3 Left or Right-50 Box #3 Left or Right-50 TOTAL BRICK MATRIX FOR MODEL (V)JM50 (Continued)
  • Page 19 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. Position the retainer brackets at 8 " apart from center to center of notch. Figure 22 - Installing Grate Retainer Bracket GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 20: Glass Door Installation

    GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Install glass door frame first before installing glass door. DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY Inset L-shaped gussets starting at the left top portion of door frame. Gusset holes should align with screw holes on the frame. Secure using flat head screws.

  • Page 21: Operation And Maintenance Guidelines

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES GLASS DOORS Glass doors are optional with the fireplace. When the fireplace is in operation, doors must be fully opened or fully closed position only or a fire hazard may be created (see Figure 28). A fireplace equipped with glass doors operates mush differently than a fireplace with an open front.
  • Page 22 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Continued To Close Damper To Open Damper Figure 29 - Operating Damper Handle Open Position Damper Weight Damper Weight www.desatech.com 117541-01A...

  • Page 23: Replacement And Accessory Parts

    REPLACEMENT AND ACCESSORY PARTS DOUBLE WALL PIPE 12-12DM 12-12HT 18-12DM 18-12HT 24-12DM 24-12HT 36-12DM 36-12HT 48-12DM 48-12HT 30° OFFSET AND RETURN 30E-12DM 30E-12HT OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR FLOOR INSTALATION AK4F ROOF FLASHING 0 TO 6/12 PITCH -- V6F-10DM 6/12 TO 12/12 PITCH — V12F-10DM 117541-01A BDM36E 36"...
  • Page 24 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com 117541 01 NOT A UPC 117541-01 Rev. A 08/05...

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