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    Sav e this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www .desatech.com MODELS M36E(B,H), M42E(B ,H), VM36E(B,H) AND VM42E(B ,H) NA TURAL GAS MODELS M36EP(B,H), M42EP(B ,H), VM36EP(B,H) AND VM42EP(B,H) PROP ANE/LP GAS B-V ENT DE CORA TIV E E LEC TR ONI C I GNI TION GA S F IRE PLA CE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL FOR Y[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 2 W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer , service agency or the gas supplier . NOT FOR USE[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION W ARNING: This product c o n t a i n s a n d / o r g e n e r a t e s chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s man ual caref ully an d co mpl etel y before trying to assemble, op- erate or service this ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 4 11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids. Do not run fire- place where these are used or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around fireplace. 12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or othe[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 5 W ARN ING: Ins tall atio n of this appliance should be done by a qualified service person well trained in the installation of such appliances. Y ou will also need a building permit from your local Building and Safety Commissioner before installing this appliance; otherwise your insurance co. may not c over this appli[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 6 Model 36 Model 42 Mo del 3 6 Mo de l 42 Mo del 3 6 Model 42 A 29" 36" I 40 1 / 4 " 44 1 / 4 " Q 13 7 / 8 " 14" B 5/8" 5/8" J 21" 24" R 10 1 / 2 " 12 1 / 2 " C 41" 48" K 8" 9" S 2 1 / 2 " 2 1 / 2 " D 12" 14" L 34 3 / 4 &[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 7 PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles are: • Back and Sides of Outer Surround . . . 0" min. • Drywall to Sides of Front Face (Nailing Flanges) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0" min. • “B” V ent Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" min. • Ceiling t[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 8 PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Continued FRAMING 1. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated in Figures 7 and 8. Note: If a wall covering is used to line the enclosure, then all measurements must be from the surface of the covering. 2. Place the appliance into the framing and secure it. Note: If appliance is to be r[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 9 INST ALLING TRANSITION PIPE AND ST ARTER COLLAR The transition pipe and starter collar shown in Figu re 9 are sup plie d wit h the firep lace , una ttac hed and read y fo r ins tal lat ion . Rem ove the star ter col lar and set asid e. Sli de the tran siti on pip e over the vent collar and attach with a minimum of th[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 10 Maintain Listed Clearance 12' Min. 12' Min. 45 45 6' 8' 12' Min. 60 45 Position Firestop Position Firestop Position Firestop Listed V ent Cap Listed V e nt Cap Listed V e nt Cap Maintain Listed Clearance Maintain Listed Clearance Maintain Listed Clearance Maintain Listed Clearance Maintain Li[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 1 1 CHECKING FOR PROPER VENTING After completing and checking the electrical, gas and vent connections, follow the lighting instructions and allow the main burner to run for approximately 5 minutes. Hold a lighted match or cigarett e near the top edge of the firepla ce opening and play it along the entire length of the[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 12 3" Min. (76 mm) Side W all Of Appliance GAS LINE HOOK-UP W ARNING: Gas line hookup should be done by your gas supplier or a qualified service person. W ARNING: Before you pro- cee d, m ake sur e yo ur gas su pply is OFF . A manual shutof f valve has been included in the applianceʼ s gas supply system. Y ou may[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 13 P I L O T ON OFF IN OUT Figure 19 - Connecting Flexible Gas Line to Millivolt V alve Gas Shutoff V alve Flexible Gas Line Do NOT Kink 1/2" NPT Incoming Gas Line Note: 1) Wire Connections Not Shown for Clarity 2) * 1/8" NPT Plugged T apping Red Surface Indicates For Propane/LP Use Only Pilot Adj Inlet Pressu[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 14 0.5" 0.5" Figure 22 - Pan and Ember Material Clearances Grate Burner Pan Pan and Ember Material INST ALLA TION Continued LO G P LA CEM EN T F OR M 36E , M36 EP , VM E36 AN D VM 36E P MO DE LS 1. Pla ce sm all front righ t lo g (lo g 1) on rig ht fr ont of grate as shown in Figure 23. 2. Pl ace la rge bac k [...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 15 INST ALLA TION Continued LO G P LA CEM EN T F OR M 42E , M42 EP , VM E42 AN D VM 42E P MO DE LS 1. Place lar ge back log (log 1) onto grate making sure notches rest over grate (see Figure 27). 2. Ins ert l owe r end o f lo g 2A betw ee n th e first two grat e finger s and positi on the upper end into the notc h on [...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 16 INST ALLA TION Continued COMBUSTION AIR KIT MODEL AK4 (OPTIONAL) The outside air kit may be installed on the left side of the fireplace only . The vent can be installed through any outside wall a minimum of three feet below fireplace termination cap. The handle to operate the damper door for the outside air inlet w[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 17 6. Repeat the process for the opposite door assembly . 7. T o adjust the doors, slide them partially open. Using a screwdriver , loosen the hold-down screws in the spring clip (see Figure 34) and pivot plate. 8. Close both doors until evenly joined at the middle and note the gap at the outer edges of the face. 9. Reo[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 18 OPERA TING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instruc[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 19 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. T urn off the wall switch. 2. T urn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. 3. Fully open glass doors if installed. 4. Remove front hearth brick and control access panel. 5. T urn gas control knob clockwise to “OFF”. Do not force. 6 . Replace fr ont r[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 20 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING: Installation and repair should be done by a quali - fied service person. The appli- ance sho uld be ins pect ed b efor e each use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding mate- rial, p[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 21 Robertshaw MODEL SP745 IGNITION CONTROL STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER PV GND PV/MV TR MV TH VENT SAFETY SHUTOFF SWITCH MANUAL DAMPER SWITCH IGN EV2 SUPPL Y INCOMING MAIN GAS EV1 TO GAS LINE BURNER 24V AC 120V AC 120V AC INCOMING OR BREAKER) (FUSE BOX OFF ON (SUPPLIED) WALL SWITCH GREEN BLACK WHITE 120v , 60Hz, 0.7A ELECTRICA[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 22 TROUBLESHOO TING Note: Before troubleshoot ing the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON. The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are: 1. Loose wiring connections 2. Construction debris clogging the pilot and/or gas control valve filter OBSERVED PROBLEM Ignitor will not spark or pilot wi[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 23 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued W ARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply . • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor ’ s phone. Follow the gas supplier ’ s instructions. • If y[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 24 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDO WN MODELS M36E(B,H), M36EP(B,H), M42E(B,H), M42EP(B,H), VM36E(B,H), VM36EP(B,H), VM42E(B,H) AND VM42EP(B,H) 51 21 3 25 2 1 10 1 1 6 57 57 22 50 18 9 8 17 70 68 65 67 52 13 61 14 45 43 48 59/60 62 44 4 40 64 69 39 66 71 42 41 67 56 23 7 46 19 47 7 47 54 55 5 17 16 12 15 52 33 31 28 32 27 1[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 25 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. ** Not a field replaceable part. KEY NO. M 3 6E (P ) ( B, H) V M 36 E( P ) (B ,H ) M 4 2E (P ) ( B, H) V M 42 E( P ) (B ,H ) DE SCR IP TI ON Q [...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 26 KEY NO. M3 6(B ,H ) VM 36( B, H) M4 2(B ,H ) VM 42( B, H) D ESC RIP TI ON QTY 12 106658-02 107812-02 Left Refractory , Std. Brick (M36EB/ME42B) 1 108164-02 108169-02 Left Refractory , Herringbone (M36EH/M42EH) 1 106658-01 107812-01 Left Refractory , Std. Brick (VM36EB/VM42EB) 1 108164-01 108169-01 Left Refractory , H[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 27 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDO WN LOGSETS FOR MODELS M36(B,H), M36P(B,H), VM36(B,H) AND VM36P(B,H) KEY NO. P ART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY . - 107999-01 Log Set 1 108724-01 Right Front 9" Split Log 1 2 901098-01 Rear Log 1 3 108720-01 T op Right Log - 1 1 3 / 4 " 1 4 108721-01 T op Right Log - 16" 1 5 10872[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 28 KEY NO. P ART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY . - 107999-02 Log Set 1 901098-02 Rear Log 1 2A 108723-01 Left Front Log - 1 1" 1 2B 108839-01 Right Front Log - 15 3 / 4 " Round 1 3 108722-01 T op Left Log - 13 1 / 2 " Y -Log 1 4 108838-01 Inside T op Left Log - 15 3 / 4 " Split 1 5 108721-01 Inside T op Rig[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 29 ACCESSORIES NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Purchase these firebox accessories from your local dealer . If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA ʼ s Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. Y ou can also write -to the address listed on the back page of t[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 30 _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________[...]

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    www .desatech.com 108796-01K 31 _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY VENT -FREE FIREBO X DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. T o make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale [...]