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Desa S42 Installation Instructions Manual

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RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
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
replacement parts or accessory items when needed.
Keep it with your other important papers.
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
VS42H(1)

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).
S42
42" textured white refractory brick
S42H
42" textured white herringbone refractory brick
S42R
42" textured red refractory brick
S42RH
42" textured red herringbone refractory brick
VS42(1)
42" smooth white refractory brick
42" smooth white herringbone refractory brick
ALL DIMENSIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE IN
INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
P/N 111099-01
REV A
11/02

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    42” textured white refractory brick S42H 42” textured white herringbone refractory brick S42R 42” textured red refractory brick S42RH 42” textured red herringbone refractory brick VS42(1) 42” smooth white refractory brick VS42H(1) 42” smooth white herringbone refractory brick RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THIS BOOK This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning fireplace or for use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 2 SELECTING LOCATION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 2 MINIMUM CLEARANCES ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 2 FRAMING AND INSTALLING ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 3 HEARTH EXTENTION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 3 OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 3 CHIMNEY PIPE AND OFFSET INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 4-5 FIRESTOP SPACERS ------------------------------------------------------------- PG.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This fireplace is not intended to be used as a substitute for FOR YOUR SAFETY a furnace to heat an entire home. Use for supplemental • Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable heat only. vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

  • Page 4: Framing And Installing

    FRAMING AND INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE STEP 1: Frame the opening for the fireplace using the dimensions shown in figures 1 & 2. STEP 2: If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile (other than ceramic), or any combustible material other than wood flooring, the fireplace must be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.

  • Page 5: Chimney Pipe And Offset Installation

    OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT (MODEL AK4 / AK4F) The installation of an outside air kit should be performed during the rough framing of the fireplace due to the nature of its location. Outside combustion air is accessed through a vented crawl space (AK4F) or through a sidewall (AK4). See page 10, figure 21 for instructions on how to operate the air kit.

  • Page 6: Firestop Spacers

    WARNING: The opening in the collar around the chimney at the top of the fireplace must not be obstructed. Never use blown insulation to fill the chimney enclosure. INSTRUCTIONS WHEN ELBOW OFFSET (30E-8DM) OF CHIMNEY IS NEEDED 1. To achieve desired offset, you may install combinations of 12”, 18”, 24”, 36”...

  • 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 INSTRUCTIONS A mantel may be installed if desired (see figure 17), Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels, or any other GLASS DOORS combustible material projecting from the front face must not be placed within 12 inches of the fireplace. Combustible Glass doors are optional with the fireplace.

  • Page 10: Gas Line Installations

    A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed for the purpose of installing a vented or vent-free decorative gas appliance incorporating an automatic shutoff device and complying with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60...

  • Page 11: Damper Operation

    OUTSIDE AIR AND DAMPER HANDLE OPERATION The outside air kit handle is located at the left hand side of the fireplace (see figure 21). Pulling the handle out will free the The damper handle, which opens and closes the damper blade, outside air door to open.

  • Page 12: Illustrated Parts

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS ITEM # DESCRIPTION S42H S42R S42RH VS42(1) VS42H(1) HOMEOWNERS GUIDE 106625-01 106625-01 106625-01 106625-01 106625-01 106625-01 INSULATION PAN 107797-01 107797-01 107797-01 107797-01 107797-01 107797-01 FIREPLACE TOP 107798-01 107798-01 107798-01 107798-01 107798-01 107798-01 FIREPLACE SURROUND 107800-01 107800-01 107800-01 107800-01 107800-01 107800-01 AIR ROD RETAINER...
  • Page 13 ILLUSTRATED PARTS For more information, visit www.desatech.com...

  • Page 14: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS SEE PARTS LIST ON PAGE 11 FOR PART NUMBERS ACCESSORY PARTS For more information, visit www.desatech.com...

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