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RESIDENTIAL WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL F48H AND VF48H PLANTATION 48" WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE WITH HERRINGBONE MASONRY BRICK IF FIREPLACE IS TO BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ON ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, A HEARTH SPACER IS REQUIRED. SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable.
• Due to high temperatures, the • The DESA Heating, LLC warranty will be appliance should be located voided by and DESA Heating, LLC disclaims any responsibility for the following actions.
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WARNING: Always leave glass doors fully opened or fully closed to be installed on combustible material, a Hearth Spacer must be used. See Replacement and Accessory Parts on page 18. SPECIFICATIONS MODELS F48H AND VF48H SQUARE ROUND TOP CHASE-TOP TERMINATION TERMINATION No Combustible 2"...
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SELECTING LOCATION touch the side framing. consideration the following guidelines: sheet metal if necessary. 1. The location must allow for proper clear- ances (see Figures 1 and 2). 5. Before securing fireplace to prepared framing, ember protector (provided) must will not be affected by drafts, air condition- be placed between hearth extension (not ing ducts, windows or doors.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued HEARTH EXTENSION A hearth extension projecting a minimum of is to be installed only as shown 20" in front of and a minimum of 12" beyond in Figure 3. MANTELS using a material which meets the following A mantel may be installed if desired (see Figure 4).
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" Figure 5 - Outside Air Kit Stainless Inner Pipe CHIMNEY PIPE The DESA Heating, LLC chimney system Figure 6 - Lineal Gain lock, double-wall pipe segments, planned ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF for maximum adaptability to individual site DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM requirements.
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-12DM) 2. Chimney weight above offset rests on return elbow. Straps must be securely 1. To achieve desired offset, you may install nailed to rafters or joists (see Figure 8, combinations of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" details A and B).
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued PENETRATING THE ROOF To maintain a 2" clearance to the pipe on a roof with a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. Screws 1. Determine center point through which pipe will penetrate roof. 2. Determine center point of roof. Pitch is the distance the roof drops over a given span, usually 12".
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-10DM Terminations/Spark Arrestor OR V12F-10DM) the listed round top or chase terminations. In any case, refer to installation instructions supplied with termination. CAUTION: Do not seal open- base. Secure in position by nailing through shingles (see Figure 13). DO NOT NAIL low the installation instructions THROUGH FLASHING CONE.
VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Level of Flue Gas Outlet 18" Min. Typ. 24" Min. Figure 17 - 10 Foot Rule 24" Min. FINISHING FIREPLACE Combustible materials, such as wallboard, Figure 16 - Multiple Chase Installation gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, 10 FOOT RULE etc.
OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued must comply with the Standard for Decorative CAUTION: All gas piping Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel and connections must be tested and shall also be installed in accor- for leaks after the installation dance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI is completed.
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BRICK INSTALLATION Continued RIGHT PANEL NOTICE: An ash lip kit is avail- placement and Accessory Parts, page 18). If using ash lip kit, the standard optional glass door kit BRICK “PU” not be installed. If using ash lip, obtain ash lip kit prior to brick LEFT PANEL installation.
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BRICK INSTALLATION Continued HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX BRICK MATRIX BRICK MATRIX Full AAA AAB AAC AAD AAE AAF AAK AW H PA PAA Box #1 Hearth Box #2 Rear - Lower Box #3 Rear - Upper Box #4 Left Box #5 Right TOTAL BRICK MATRIX (Continued) BRICK MATRIX...
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BRICK INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING Z-SHAPED GRATE spilling. Place a wet towel over bucket making sure it is directly on the surface of RETAINER BRACKET grout mixture. This will keep mixture moist and it will not dry out before use. grate retainer brackets on top of hearth bricks 5.
GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION 5. Place rail back on bricks and align holes. IMPORTANT: Install top and bot- Secure using 9 concrete screws provided tom rails and hardware before with glass door kit. installing glass door panels. 6. Secure mounting clips to top and bottom rails (see Figure 24).
GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION Continued DOOR ADJUSTMENT Remove doors and slightly loosen upper spring clips. Replace and fully close doors. Use 1/8" shims (any material) to level doors. Slide Top Once proper setting is achieved, carefully Pin Into Top open doors enough to access top retaining Retaining Clip clips with a Phillips screwdriver.
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CAUTION: When operating damper door, please be aware of sharp edges and corners. Open and close damper door slowly to avoid injury. place grate with DESA model 109496-01 grate only. This grate has been designed to keep the www.desatech.com 118116-01D...
OPTIONAL ASH LIP KIT (BRICKS) AL48 TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installa- You can also visit DESA Heating, LLC’s web tion, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, con- site at www.desatech.com. tact DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready.
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