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Desa (V)C42 Installation Instructions Manual

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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.
2701 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
P.O. BOX 90024
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101-9004
www.desatech.com
(V)C42I
(V)C42H
42" smooth face with insulation & Herringbone refractory
(V)C42L, CWC42C
(V)C42LI
(V)C42LH
42" circulating with insulation & Herringbone refractory

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).
(V)C42
42" smooth face
42" smooth face with insulation
42" circulating
42" circulating with insulation
ALL DIMENSIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE IN
INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
P/N 107826-01
REV F
3/03

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    2-72 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to contains information that will enable you to obtain ANS Z21.11.2 standard. A DESA hood must be installed when replacement parts or accessory items when needed. using a vent-free gas log heater (see Accessories, p. 12).

  • 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 FAN/BLOWER KIT ASSEMBLY ------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 4 CHIMNEY PIPE AND OFFSET INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------- PG.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    0” minimum cause a fire hazard. *See step 2 of “Installing the Fireplace” on page 3 The DESA warranty will be voided by and DESA disclaims any responsibility for the following actions: Perpendicular Wall to Opening of unit - 12” minimum a) Modification of the fireplace, components, doors, blower, fans, air inlet system and damper control.

  • Page 4: Framing And Installing

    FRAMING AND INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE HEARTH EXTENSION A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 20” in front of STEP 1: Frame the opening for the fireplace using the and a minimum of 12” beyond each side of the fireplace dimensions shown in figures 1 & 2. opening is required to protect combustible floor construction STEP 2: If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, in front of the fireplace.

  • Page 5: Fan/Blower Kit Assembly

    CHIMNEY PIPE Chimney weight above offset rests on return elbow. The DESA chimney system consists of 12, 18, 24, 36 and 48 Straps must be securely nailed to rafters or joists (see figure 8, inch, snap-lock double-wall pipe segments, planned for details a &...

  • Page 6: Firestop Spacers

    All pipe connections between the offset and return must be secured with two screws, only on the outer Figure 7 *TYPICAL OFFSET INSTALLATION pipe, and shall not penetrate the inner stainless. *For systems with two elbow sets, the minimum height is 22 Figure 9 ELBOW OFFSET feet.

  • 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 CHASE INSTALLATIONS The fireplace system must be terminated with the listed round top or chase terminations. In any case, refer to the installation Instructions for chase installations are included with the chase instructions supplied with the termination. The terminations style termination chosen.

  • Page 9: Mantels

    OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GLASS DOORS Glass doors are optional with the fireplace. When the fireplace is in operation, doors must in FULLY OPENED or FULLY CLOSED position only or a fire hazard may be created (see figure 20). A fireplace equipped with glass doors operates much differently than a fireplace with an open front.

  • Page 10: Gas Line Installations

    Remove fragmented portions of refractory (see figure 21). NOTE: A DESA hood must be installed when using an unvented gas log set (see accessories on page 12). WARNING: Do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed.

  • Page 11: Damper Operation

    Pushing the handle in to the right will lock the damper blade closed (see figure 23). WARNING: Risk of fire! Replace grate with DESA model 109911-01 grate only. This grate has been designed to keep the operation of your fireplace safe and efficient.

  • Page 12: Illustrated Parts

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 106625-01 HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE 107854-01 BRACKET, REFRACTORY RIGHT 106642-01 RETAINER, AIR ROD 107854-02 BRACKET, REFRACTORY LEFT 106643-01 RETAINER, DAMPER ROD 11105 SCREW, HEX #10 x 5/8 106683-01 LEG, FIREBOX SUPPORT 11125 SCREW, #8 x 1/2...
  • Page 13 ILLUSTRATED PARTS For more information, visit www.desatech.com...

  • Page 14: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS VC42H/VC42LH VC42(I)/VC42L(I) C42(I)/C42L(I) C42H/C42LH CWC42C ACCESSORY PARTS For more information, visit www.desatech.com...

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